Insulators and Conductors in Matter

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity or heat to pass through easily. Examples include rubber and wood.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity or heat to pass through easily. Examples include metals like copper and iron.

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Which material is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

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Which material is a good insulator?

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Rubber is a good insulator.

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What happens to heat in a conductor?

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In a conductor, heat moves easily through the material.

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What happens to heat in an insulator?

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In an insulator, heat does not move easily through the material.

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Can you name a magnetic material?

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Cobalt is a magnetic material.

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What is volume?

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Volume is how much space matter takes up.

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How are mixtures separated?

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Mixtures can be separated by methods like evaporating, straining, or using magnets.

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What are particles in a gas like?

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Particles in a gas are separated far apart.