Conductors and insulators

Front

Salt water is a/an _______________________.

Back

conductor

Front

Things that carry electricity and heat are called ___________________.

Back

conductors

Front

Things that do NOT carry heat and electricity are called _______________________________.

Back

insulators

Front

Insulators protect us from _____________________________.

Back

electric shocks

Front

Air is a/an _________________________.

Back

insulator

Front

Materials that allow electricity to flow easily are known as _____________________.

Back

conductors

Front

Materials that resist the flow of electricity are called _____________________.

Back

insulators

Front

Examples of conductors include _____________________.

Back

metals like copper and aluminum

Front

Examples of insulators include _____________________.

Back

rubber, glass, and plastic

Front

Why are insulators important in electrical wiring? _____________________.

Back

They prevent electric shocks and protect us from electricity.