Silver is a better conductor of electricity than copper. Suggest a reason copper is used instead of sliver to conduct electricity in our homes
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Copper and Silver Are Most Common
Silver is the best conductor of electricity because it contains a higher number of movable atoms (free electrons).
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Although silver is a better conductor of electricity than copper, still it is not used to conduct electricity in our homes because it is very expensive compared to the widely used wiring material copper.
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Another reason for not using silver is, it oxidizes easily and tarnishes when it comes in contact with air.
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