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Insulators vs Conductors

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
wood is a _____?
a)
conductor
b)
insulator
2.
water is a______?
a)
conductor
b)
insulator
3.
A material in which electrons are not able to move easily 
a)
Circuit 
b)
Insulator 
c)
Resistance 
d)
Conductor
4.
Silver is a _____?
a)
insulator
b)
conductor
5.
A material in which electrons are able to move easily
a)
Circuit
b)
Insulator 
c)
Resistance 
d)
Conductor 
6.
A fifth grade class constructed this circuit.  Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y?
a)
plastic straw
b)
cotton string
c)
aluminum foil
d)
rubber eraser
7.
Which of these substances conducts electricity the best?
a)
wood
b)
brick
c)
copper
d)
plastic
8.
What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires?
a)
rubber
b)
tin
c)
aluminum
d)
water
9.
What is NOT an example of an insulator in the kitchen?
a)
An oven mitt
b)
Pots and pans
c)
A wooden spoon
d)
A plastic measuring cup
10.
Claire wants to complete her circuit with a conductor.  What object is her best option?
a)
rubber
b)
a penny
c)
card board
d)
plastic spoon
11.
Which is NOT an insulator.
a)
Wool
b)
Plastic
c)
Copper
d)
Glass
12.
Which one is an insulator? 
a)
Silver 
b)
Copper 
c)
Mechanical pencil
d)
plastic 
13.
Gold is an example of  ________.
a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator
14.
Styrofoam is an example of _____.
a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator
15.
Cotton is an example of _____.
a)
a conductor
b)
an insulator