What is the difference between conductors and insulators?
Electric Charge and Conductors/Insulators

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Conductors allow the flow of water, while insulators do not.
Conductors allow the flow of electric current, while insulators do not.
Conductors are used in cooking, while insulators are used in construction.
Conductors are transparent, while insulators are opaque.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of a good conductor of electricity.
Wood
Copper
Rubber
Plastic
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain why metals are good conductors of electricity.
Metals are good conductors of electricity because they have a sea of delocalized electrons that are free to move and carry electric charge.
Metals are good conductors of electricity because they contain a high amount of protons
Metals are good conductors of electricity because they are insulators
Metals are good conductors of electricity because they have a negative charge
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of free electrons in conducting materials?
The role of free electrons in conducting materials is to carry electric current.
The role of free electrons in conducting materials is to repel magnetic fields.
The role of free electrons in conducting materials is to absorb light.
The role of free electrons in conducting materials is to generate heat.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do insulators not conduct electricity?
Electrons in insulators are not free to move and carry an electric current.
Insulators are made of metal which cannot conduct electricity
Insulators have too many free electrons to conduct electricity
Insulators have a high resistance to electricity
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name a common insulator used in electrical wiring.
PVC (Polyvinyl chloride)
Aluminum
Steel
Glass
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of increasing the temperature on the conductivity of a conductor?
The conductivity of a conductor becomes constant with increasing temperature.
Increasing temperature has no effect on the conductivity of a conductor.
The conductivity of a conductor decreases with increasing temperature.
The conductivity of a conductor increases with increasing temperature.
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