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Which among the following is NOT an insulator?

Which among the following is NOT an insulator? Correct Answer Mercury

The correct answer is Mercury.

Key Points

  • Mercury is NOT an insulator. 
  • Insulators are material that does not conduct electricity.
  • Examples - paper, plastic, rubber, glass, Ebonite, air, Styrofoam, etc.

Additional Information

  • The Conductors are the material that conducts electricity.
  • Examples - Metals, Aqueous solutions of salts ( ionic compounds dissolved in water),  Mercury, graphite.
  • Please note that Mercury is a poor conductor of heat. 
  • Mercury forms weak bonds and is a liquid at room temperature.
  • Atomic Number of Mercury-80,  Symbol-Hg

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