Chemistry, asked by prankysharma, 1 year ago

Suggest an experiment to compare the conductivity of electricity by iron, copper, aluminium and zinc. Perform the experiment and prepare a short report on the results.
NCERT Class VIII
Science - Main Course Book
Chapter 4. Materials: Metals and Non-metals

Answers

Answered by harshsalunke71
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Aim :
To compare the electrical conductivity of different metals.

Apparatus :
cell, torch bulb fitted in a holder,connecting wires,  different metal strips

Procedure:
1. Let us make a simple circuit by connecting one end of the torch to cell and other end end of torch to metal strip and  to cell back [as shown in the figure]
2.Let us insert a piece of Aluminium foil between the wires .And we will observe
3.Repeat the same activity with different metal strips like Iron, copper and zinc.

Observation:
1. In case of aluminium,iron,copper and zinc we observe that , bulb glows in the circuit.
2. This experiment proves that all metals are good conductors of electricity 
3. Copper wire is the best conductor among all the metals.

Conclusion:
This experiment proves that all metals are good conductors of electricity and
Copper wire is the best conductor among all the metals.
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