Question

Name the property of copper which is responsible for its use in electrical appliances.

Answer 1

1. Electrical conductivity

The ease with which a metal facilitates the flow of electric current through it is called its electrical conductivity. The metals like silver (Ag), gold (Au), copper (Cu), aluminium (Al), etc. are good conductors of electricity.

2. Property of copper which is responsible for its use in electrical appliances

1. Copper is a good conductor of electricity, which means that the metal has a very low level of resistivity. The free electrons in its valence shells that are loosely bound help in the movement of ions.
2. Copper can also resist heat because of its high thermal conductivity feature.

Therefore, it is used in electrical appliances.