wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Priya has to choose between silver and copper vessels for heating. You would suggest Priya to prefer:

A
a copper vessel because it is a better conductor of heat than silver
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
a copper vessel because it is not a conductor of electricity but a good conductor of heat
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
a silver vessel because it is a better conductor of heat than copper
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
none of these because they are non-conductor of heat
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A a silver vessel because it is a better conductor of heat than copper
Ag is better conductor than Cu as e can move freely. Also Ag has single valence e experiencing least electronic pull by the nucleus due to its number of protons and its atomic radius.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Conduction
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon