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Based on properties of elements in the periodic table, which element is the best conductor of thermal energy?(1 point)Responsespolonium (Po)polonium ( P o )vanadium (V)vanadium ( v )argon (Ar)argon ( A r )germanium (Ge)
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The best conductor of thermal energy among the options provided is **vanadium (V)**.
In general, metals are good conductors of thermal energy due to their free electrons, and among the options listed, vanadium is a metal, while polonium is a metalloid, argon is a noble gas, and germanium is also a metalloid. Therefore, vanadium would be expected to conduct thermal energy better than the other elements listed.
In general, metals are good conductors of thermal energy due to their free electrons, and among the options listed, vanadium is a metal, while polonium is a metalloid, argon is a noble gas, and germanium is also a metalloid. Therefore, vanadium would be expected to conduct thermal energy better than the other elements listed.