Question

Why are liquids and gases poor conductors of heat?
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Answer 1

Answer:

• Vibration energy of particles is less easily transmitted through a liquid and therefore liquids are usually poorer conductors of heat.
• Gases are very poor conductors of heat because their particles are widely separated so that collisions do not occur frequently to enable efficient energy transfer.

Answer 2

Explanation:

liquids, the intermolecular forces between the particles are weaker than that in solids. Vibration energy of particles is less easily transmitted through a liquid and therefore liquids are usually poorer conductors of heat.