Metal
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An element that is a good conductor of heat and electricity
Real World Example
Imagine you're planning a party and need to ensure that everyone at the event is aware of a last-minute change in plans. Just like how quickly and efficiently you want the news to spread among your guests, a metal efficiently transmits heat and electricity. In this analogy, the guests represent electrons in the metal that move freely to transfer energy, while the gossip or news about the change in plans represents the heat or electrical current. Just as you rely on the ability of your guests to pass along the message swiftly, we rely on metals to efficiently conduct heat and electricity due to their free-moving electrons.
Practice Version
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