Insulators vs Conductors

Front

wood is a _____?

Back

insulator

Front

water is a______?

Back

conductor

Front

A material in which electrons are not able to move easily

Back

Insulator

Front

Silver is a _____?

Back

conductor

Front

A material in which electrons are able to move easily

Back

Conductor

Front

A fifth grade class constructed this circuit.  Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y? Options: plastic straw, cotton string, aluminum foil, rubber eraser

Back

aluminum foil

Front

Which of these substances conducts electricity the best? wood, brick, copper, plastic

Back

copper

Front

What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires? Options: rubber, tin, aluminum, water

Back

rubber

Front

What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen? Options: An oven mitt, A wooden spoon, A plastic measuring cup

Back

Pots and pans

Front

Claire wants to complete her circuit with a conductor. What object is her best option? (Options: rubber, a penny, card board, plastic spoon)

Back

a penny