Whats a good electrical conductor and why?
2007-12-29 08:31:15 · 3 answers · asked by MentoKings10 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
metals. Valence electrons
Best common conductors are Gold, Silver, Copper, Aluminum, in descending order of conductivity and cost.
2007-12-29 08:45:28 · answer #1 · answered by don_sv_az 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A good electrical conductor is a substance that can readily lose electrons, this attribute allows electricity to flow readily through the substance.
Suprisingly, pure, distilled water does not conduct any electricity. Sea water, or tap water, has many additional salts and elements dissolved in it which allow for the flow of electrons.
2007-12-29 16:51:40 · answer #2 · answered by Drew F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water and some sorts of metals.
2007-12-29 12:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by Chichiri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋