Why do some metals conduct heat better than others?

Because of free electrons

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Because they do not have any free electrons

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Because of the difference in the strength of metals

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

All of above

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A Because of free electrons
The single biggest reason for the difference in the conductivities of metals is the difference in how far the free electrons can travel before they hit something. It turns out that the heat transfer is maximized when the substance has a perfect crystal lattice structure.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Reactive metals do not occur in nature in free state.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program