2.2: Thermal Conductors and Insulators

Front

Conduction

Back

the way that heat travels through solid objects

Answer explanation

Conduction is the process by which heat travels through solid objects. It occurs when heat energy is transferred from one particle to another within a solid, making the way that heat travels through solid objects' the correct choice.

Front

In which cup will your tea stay warm longest? Options: steel cup, glass cup, foam cup, plastic cup

Back

foam cup

Front

Why does a metal spoon feel colder than a wooden spoon at room temperature?

Back

Metal is a good conductor of heat.

Front

Identify the substance that could be water based on its properties from the table.

Back

E

Answer explanation

Substance E likely has properties that match those of water, such as being a liquid at room temperature, having a melting point of 0°C and a boiling point of 100°C. The other substances do not fit these criteria.