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Any non-metal on the Periodic Table.

Compounds such as plastic, wood, etc.

[Take note that graphite is a conductor.]

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Styrofoam.

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Are poor conductors of heat poor conductors of electricity?

Yes.


What are some poor conductors of heat?

Poor conductors of heat are generally also poor conductors of electricity. These would include most gases, ceramics and man-made plastics. A vacuum will not conduct heat either.


What are some conductors of heat?

Gold, diamond, rubber, and glass are poor heat conductors.


Materials that are poor conductors of heat?

Materials that are poor conductors of heat are Plastic and Wood "example."


What are some bad conductors of heat?

Gold, diamond, rubber, and glass are poor heat conductors.


What nonmetals in the solid state are poor conductors of heat tend to?

Nonmetals in the solid state tend to be brittle and poor conductors of heat.


What are poor conductors of heat used for?

Insulation


What are poor conductors of heat energy?

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What are poor conductors of heat and energy?

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Is a poor conductors of electricity and heat?

yes


Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?

Nonmetals tend to be poor conductors of heat and electricity.


Are metals poor conductors of heat?

not all.. the only poor metal is brass..