Conductors and Insulators

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows heat and electricity to move easily through it.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow heat and electricity to pass through it easily.

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Give an example of a good conductor.

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Aluminum foil is a good conductor.

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Give an example of a good insulator.

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Wood is a good insulator.

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Is water a conductor or an insulator?

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Water is a conductor, especially when it contains impurities.

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What is the best example of a conductor?

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A metal bowl is a great example of a conductor.

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What materials are typically insulators?

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Materials like rubber, glass, and plastic are typically insulators.

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What happens to electricity in a conductor?

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Electricity flows easily through a conductor.

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What happens to electricity in an insulator?

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Electricity does not flow easily through an insulator.

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Is iron a conductor or an insulator?

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Iron is a conductor.