Question

Which metal most likely conducts electricity best

Answer 1

Pure silver is best conductor of electricity.

Explanation:

Conductivity is the property of materials to which extent a material allows electric current to flow through it.

Metals is defined as the substance which is good conductor of heat and electricity.

Given are list of highly conductive metals,

Pure silver

Pure copper

Pure gold

Aluminium

The presence of free electrons determines a metal’s conductivity.

Silver and copper are metals with single, free-moving electrons.

Pure silver is the most conductive metal of all metals

Answer 2

Explanation:

The order of the top three are

• Silver
• Copper
• Gold

In that order. Copper is used where there is some tolerance for corrosion for it much cheaper than the other two. Gold is used where corosion is a consideration because Gold does not tarnish. Silver is used when conductivity is the primary concern.

Aluminum was tried in house wiring. It is very brittle. I think it was abandoned.