Question

A scientist is looking for a material to use for her new computer chip she is developing. She needs it to conduct electricity but to not have the same properties of silver. What would be the best element for the job? Hint: Use the periodic table.
Responses

O
O

C
C

Au
Au

Si
Si

Answer 1

The best element for the job would be carbon (C). Carbon is a good conductor of electricity, but it does not have the same properties as silver.