Differentiate between conductors and insulators.

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Conductors Insulators

A conductor allows the electric current to flow through it when a potential difference is applied across its ends. An insulator does not conduct electricity unless extremely high potential difference is applied across its ends.

A good conductor of electricity is generally a good conductor of heat. Insulators do not conduct heat.

Conductors have free electrons on its surface. Insulators have bonded electrons on its surface.

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Conductors	Insulators
A conductor allows the electric current to flow through it when a potential difference is applied across its ends.	An insulator does not conduct electricity unless extremely high potential difference is applied across its ends.
A good conductor of electricity is generally a good conductor of heat.	Insulators do not conduct heat.
Conductors have free electrons on its surface.	Insulators have bonded electrons on its surface.