4.4.2.2 - Excellent Conductors of Heat
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What is the main reason metals conduct heat effectively?
💡 Hint: Think about how electrons are arranged in metals.
Name a metal commonly used for cooking utensils.
💡 Hint: Think of a metal that is very conductive and also found in wiring.
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Why do metals conduct heat efficiently?
💡 Hint: What type of electrons move freely?
True or False: Metals do not conduct electricity well.
💡 Hint: Recall how electrons move in metals.
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Discuss how the properties of metals direct their use in electrical and thermal applications. Provide examples and elaborate on why certain metals are chosen.
💡 Hint: Consider the practical industrial applications.
If you were to design a kitchen appliance that required the fastest heat conduction, which metal would you recommend, and why? Consider cost, performance, and practicality.
💡 Hint: Think about the trade-offs between performance and cost.
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