Name the materials that are conductors …

Examples of Conductors

• Silver is the best conductor of electricity. However, it is costly and so, we don’t use silver in industries and transmission of electricity.
• Copper, Brass, Steel, Gold, and Aluminium are good conductors of electricity. We use them mostly in electric circuits and systems in form of wires.
• Mercury is an excellent liquid conductor that finds use in many instruments.
• Gases are not good conductors of electricity as the particles of matter are quite far away and thus, they are unable to conduct electrons.

Examples of Insulators

• Glass is the best insulator as it has the highest resistivity.
• Plastic is a good insulator and it finds its use in making a number of things.
• Rubber is a common component in making tyres, fire-resistant clothes and slippers. This is because it is a very good insulator.