Write difference between conductors and insulators.

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Conductors Insulators
1. These materials have many free electrons. 1. These materials have bounded electrons.
2. Electricity can easily flow through conductors. 2. Electricity can not flow through insulators.
3. These are used in manufacturing of connecting wires 3. These are used as safety instruments like in socket, coating of wires etc.
4.Ex: Gold, Silver, Aluminium etc. 4.Ex: Wood, pure Water etc.

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Conductors	Insulators
1. These materials have many free electrons.	1. These materials have bounded electrons.
2. Electricity can easily flow through conductors.	2. Electricity can not flow through insulators.
3. These are used in manufacturing of connecting wires	3. These are used as safety instruments like in socket, coating of wires etc.
4.Ex: Gold, Silver, Aluminium etc.	4.Ex: Wood, pure Water etc.