Conductors and Insulators

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Conductors and Insulators

• A conductor is a substance that allows electrons
  to move freely from one atom to another.

2

• Name 3 things that are good conductors
• Silver
• Copper
• Gold

3

• An insulator is a substance that electrons cannot
  move freely from one atom to another.

4

• Name three things that are good insulators
• Oil
• Silk
• Rubber / Plastic

5

• Why are insulators layered overtop of conductors
  so often in every day life?
• FOR PROTECTION!!!