2007-12-08 06:46:49 · 5 answers · asked by RandomGirl 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The conductor allows mobility of electrons so that, given an electric field, electrons can pass from atom-to-atom. Metals are famous for this. Insulators do not their electrons to be
mobile; they cannot move from atom-to-atom.
2007-12-08 07:46:22 · answer #1 · answered by Tim C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A conductor is any material in which electricity can pass easily.
An insulator is any material in which electricity cannot pass easily, or at all.
For example, copper is a conductor because you want electricity to travel through it. Copper wires take electricity from your outlet and bring it to your appliance (e.g. your computer).
The plastic outside the copper wires would be an insulator, because you don't want any of the electricity in the copper wires to zap you!
2007-12-08 14:53:02 · answer #2 · answered by scherz0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an insulator prevents current from passing through it,while a conductor will.
2007-12-08 14:55:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One insulates one conducts. Think about it a minute.
2007-12-08 14:52:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IDK
2007-12-11 19:21:24 · answer #5 · answered by sassie_eason_99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋