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The conductivity of an element depends on how many electrons occupy which electron shell?
first |
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inner |
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middle |
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outer |
All electricity is the movement of electrons which are subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom. Electrons occupy various energy levels called shells and how well an element enables the flow of electrons depends on how many electrons occupy its outer (valence) electron shell.
Silver and gold are among the most highly conductive elements. Why is copper used much more often as a conductor in electrical circuits?
silver and gold are brittle |
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copper is durable and relatively cheap |
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all of these |
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silver and gold are costly |
All conductors have resistance and the amount of resistance varies with the element. But, resistance isn't the only consideration when choosing a conductor as the most highly conductive elements like silver and gold are also more expensive and more brittle than slightly less conductive elements like copper. A balance needs to be struck between the electrical qualities of a material and its cost and durability.
| 15V 150A | |
| 45V 75A | |
| 90V 25A | |
| 180V 300A |
Connecting the 6 batteries in series multiplies their voltage while keeping their current the same yielding a 90V 25A configuration. Connecting the 6 batteries in parallel multiplies their current while keeping their voltage the same yielding a 15V 150A configuration. Using a series-parallel connection, 3 batteries can be connected in series and 3 can be connected in parallel resulting in a 45V 75A configuration.
Which of the following will increase the magnetic field produced by the electric current in a wire?
wind the wire into a coil |
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construct the wire from conductive material |
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wrap the wire around a ceramic core |
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construct the wire from insulative material |
A moving electric current produces a magnetic field proportional to the amount of current flow. This magnetic field can be made stronger by winding the wire into a coil and further enhanced if done around an iron containing (ferrous) core.
The valence shell of a conductor is how full of electrons?
half full |
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more than half full |
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less than half full |
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full |
Conductors are elements that allow electrons to flow freely. Their valence shell is less than half full of electrons that are able to move easily from one atom to another.