Question

Which statement best describes plastics? Plastics are

Answer 1

a. poor insulators because the electrons in the atom are tightly bound and unable to move between other atoms.
b. poor insulators because the electrons are able to move freely between the different energy levels within the atom.
c. good insulators because their atoms have a single loosely bound electron in the outer shell that can move freely between other atoms.
d. good insulators because they have electrons that are tightly bound in their shells which makes them unable to move between other atoms.

Answer 2

An insulator means the electrons are held tightly and have a harder time to move between atoms.

Answer 3

I would think is is a or b since it is a good conductor right?

Answer 4

So, assuming you're talking about electricity, lets say a milk plastic carton, would that conduct electricity well? :P

Answer 5

Compare it to something like metal

Answer 6

Conductors mean, they let electricity flow freely, meaning the electrons are free to move

Answer 7

c or d then?

Answer 8

Right

Answer 9

d?

Answer 10

Sounds good to me!

Answer 11

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Answer 12

Haha, thanks :)

Answer 13

your*

Answer 14

Could you help me with another?

Answer 15

Sure, I can try