Which of the following metals is a bad conductor of heat?

copper

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silver

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aluminium

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lead

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Solution

The correct option is D lead
Copper, silver and aluminium are all good conductors of heat when compared to lead. Lead reacts with oxygen in the air to form lead oxide easily which is a bad conductor of heat and electricity.

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