Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Lead and mercury are the best conductors of heat.
Key Points
- Silver and copper is the best conductor of both electricity and heat.
- Both are good conductors of heat because of the higher number of movable electrons.
- Copper is less conductive than silver but it is cheaper and used as an effective conductor in household electrical purposes.
Additional Information
- Properties of Metals:
- Metals can be hammered into thin sheets. It means they possess the property of malleability.
- Metals are ductile.
- Metals are a good conductor of heat and electricity.
- Metals are lustrous which means they have a shiny appearance.
- Metals have high tensile strength.
- Metals are sonorous.
- Metals are hard.
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