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Conductors and Insulators

Conductors and Insulators. A conductor is a substance that allows electrons to move freely from one atom to another . Name 3 things that are good conductors: Silver Copper Gold. An insulator is a substance that electrons cannot move freely from one atom to another .

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Conductors and Insulators

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  1. Conductors and Insulators A conductor is a substance that allows electrons to move freely from one atom to another.

  2. Name 3 things that are good conductors: • Silver • Copper • Gold

  3. An insulator is a substance that electrons cannot move freely from one atom to another.

  4. Name three things that are good insulators: • Oil • Silk • Rubber / Plastic

  5. Why are insulators layered overtop of conductors so often in every day life? FOR PROTECTION!!!

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