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Liquids and gases are generally _________________ conductors of heat.


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  1. Since the molecules of liquid and gases are loosely packed the heat doesn't transfer between the molecules.
  2. Instead, the molecules themselves move and are heated. This form of transfer of heat is called the convection of heat.

Hence, the liquids and gases are generally poor conductors of heat.


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