Chemistry PYQ 215 of 291 · Everyday Chemistry

Which of the following metals has the highest electrical conductivity?

  1. AGold
  2. BSilver
  3. CCopper
  4. DIron
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

65th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

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Correct answer: (b) Silver

Explanation

Silver conducts electricity better than any other metal. The order of the common metals is silver > copper > gold > aluminium, with iron much lower.

Copper is used for wiring because it conducts almost as well and costs far less.

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