Question
Based on properties of elements in the periodic table, which element is the best conductor of thermal energy?
(1 point)
polonium (Po )
germanium (Ge)
vanadium (V)
argon (Ar)
(1 point)
polonium (Po )
germanium (Ge)
vanadium (V)
argon (Ar)
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
Among the elements listed, polonium (Po), germanium (Ge), and vanadium (V) are solids, whereas argon (Ar) is a gas. Generally, metals are better conductors of thermal energy (heat) than non-metals and metalloids.
Of the solid elements:
- Polonium (Po) is a metalloid and has some metallic properties.
- Germanium (Ge) is also a metalloid and is a semiconductor.
- Vanadium (V) is a transition metal, which typically has good thermal conductivity.
Considering the general trends in thermal conductivity and the nature of the elements, vanadium (V) would be the best conductor of thermal energy among the options given.
So, the answer is **vanadium (V)**.
Of the solid elements:
- Polonium (Po) is a metalloid and has some metallic properties.
- Germanium (Ge) is also a metalloid and is a semiconductor.
- Vanadium (V) is a transition metal, which typically has good thermal conductivity.
Considering the general trends in thermal conductivity and the nature of the elements, vanadium (V) would be the best conductor of thermal energy among the options given.
So, the answer is **vanadium (V)**.