PS.5.1.3 (5.P.3.2) #1 Schoolnet (Conductors/Insulators)

Which container used for cooking food would best conduct heat?

• a container made of foam

• a container made of glass

• a container made of metal

• a container made of plastic

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Why are pots used for cooking made of metal?

• Metal is an excellent conductor of heat.

• Metal makes the handle look attractive.

• Metal is a poor conductor of heat.

• Metal is natural and inexpensive.

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Why is copper often used to line the bottom of cookware?

• Copper cools quickly.

• Copper is inexpensive.

• Copper is a good insulator.

• Copper is a good conductor.

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Which best explains why food is heated in metal pans?

• The metal will melt and the food will burn.

• The metal insulates the food from the heat.

• The metal reduces the heat until the food freezes.

• The metal will heat well so the food will cook evenly.

Clarissa wants to determine the best material to make a new type of cookware. What type of material should she choose?

• A material that conduct heats evenly.

• A material that can be easily bent into shape.

• A material that does not transmit electricity.

• A material that will remain cool to the touch.

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An engineer can choose from four different materials to make a heat-resistant handle for a stirring spoon. Which material is LEAST likely to get hot when the spoon is placed in boiling water?

• Ceramic

• Wood

• Glass

• Iron

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Which best explains why stainless steel is a good choice as a material to

use when making pots and pans?

• Stainless steel is a good insulator.

• Stainless steel is a poor conductor of heat.

• Stainless steel is a good conductor of heat

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Which is the best conductor of heat?

• a glass tube

• a copper wire

• a piece of string

A metal wire is used in a light bulb to conduct heat until it glows. Which

best explains why metal is used?

• Metal heats up quickly.

• Metal conducts sunlight.

• Metal cools down slowly.

Lucy made an ice cream cake for a class party. She needs to store it on

ice in a container until the party. Which material would be best to use as

a storage container?

• glass

• metal

• plastic

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