Practice Poor Conductors of Electricity - 4.3.3.3 | Chemical Bonding: Why Atoms Stick Together | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
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Poor Conductors of Electricity

4.3.3.3 - Poor Conductors of Electricity

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Question 1 Easy

What is a poor conductor of electricity?

💡 Hint: Think about materials that are used in electrical insulation.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of a simple molecular compound.

💡 Hint: Consider the liquid you drink every day.

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Question 1

What characteristic makes a molecular compound a poor conductor of electricity?

Free-moving ions
Localized electrons
Charged particles

💡 Hint: Think about the arrangement of electrons in these compounds.

Question 2

True or False: All materials can conduct electricity.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on what materials are used in electrical circuits.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how the electrical properties of water contribute to its use in electrical circuits and safety measures.

💡 Hint: Think about how water can help in controlling electrical risks.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an insulating material based on the properties of poor conductors. What properties would you include to optimize safety and effectiveness?

💡 Hint: Reflect on what you know about insulation in electrical applications.

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