Classify the following as good conductors and insulators:

Wood, plastic, copper, rubber, silver, iron, glass, steel, distilled water, tap water, sea water

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Good conductors: Copper, silver, iron, steel, tap water, sea water

Good insulators: Wood, plastic, rubber, glass, distilled water.

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Good conductors: Copper, silver, iron, steel, tap water, sea water

Good insulators: Wood, plastic, rubber, glass, distilled water.