Distinguish between conductors and insulators.

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Conductors Insulators
1. Substances which allow electricity to pass through them are known as conductors. 1. Substances that do not allow electricity to pass through them are known as insulators.
2. They have free electrons that can move and carry a current. 2. They do not have free electrons due to which they cannot carry a current.
3. When a charge is given to a conductor, it spreads evenly on its body. 3. When a charge is given to an insulator, it stays at the same place.
4. Examples: metals, acid-mixed water, salty water, and alkali solutions. 5. Examples: fur, glass, cotton, silk, wood, ebonite, and amber.

Conductors	Insulators
1. Substances which allow electricity to pass through them are known as conductors.	1. Substances that do not allow electricity to pass through them are known as insulators.
2. They have free electrons that can move and carry a current.	2. They do not have free electrons due to which they cannot carry a current.
3. When a charge is given to a conductor, it spreads evenly on its body.	3. When a charge is given to an insulator, it stays at the same place.
4. Examples: metals, acid-mixed water, salty water, and alkali solutions.	5. Examples: fur, glass, cotton, silk, wood, ebonite, and amber.

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