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An example of a poor conductor of electricity is

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silver

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aluminum

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pure water

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copper

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Solution

The correct option is C
pure water

Silver, aluminum and copper are very good conductors of electricity while water is a relatively poor conductor. Pure water is a very good insulator.

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