Conductors and Insulators

The handle of a frying pan is often coated in rubber because rubber provides...

• Heat insulation
• Heat conduction
• A low melting point
• A nonstick surface

Is iron a conductor or insulator?

• Conductor
• Insulator

Which of the following is NOT an insulator?

• Wool
• Plastic
• Copper
• Styrofoam

Is wood a conductor or insulator?

• Conductor
• Insulator

What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?

• An oven mitt
• Pots and pans
• A wooden spoon
• A plastic measuring cup

A great conductor of energy is:

• wood
• plastic
• metal
• cloth

Conductors are materials that...

• Allow heat to pass through
• Stop heat from passing through
• Allow cold to pass through
• Stop cold from passing through

All of the following are conductors except _______.

• metal spoon
• wire
• iron nail
• plastic spoon

Gloves help keep your hands warm in winter because:

• They are conductors of heat.
• They are fuzzy.
• They are conductors of electrical energy.
• They are insulators.

An object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as:

• a conductor
• an insulator