Question
Based on properties of elements in the periodic table, which element is the best conductor of thermal energy?
(1 point)
• polonium (Po)
• argon (Ar)
• vanadium (V)
• germanium (Ge)
(1 point)
• polonium (Po)
• argon (Ar)
• vanadium (V)
• germanium (Ge)
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Among the elements listed, the best conductor of thermal energy is **vanadium (V)**.
Metals are generally better conductors of thermal energy compared to nonmetals and metalloids. Vanadium is a metal and exhibits good conductive properties. In contrast, polonium (although a metalloid) is not as effective as vanadium, while argon is a noble gas and a poor conductor, and germanium is a semiconductor, which typically has lower thermal conductivity than metals. Therefore, vanadium is the best choice among the options given.
Metals are generally better conductors of thermal energy compared to nonmetals and metalloids. Vanadium is a metal and exhibits good conductive properties. In contrast, polonium (although a metalloid) is not as effective as vanadium, while argon is a noble gas and a poor conductor, and germanium is a semiconductor, which typically has lower thermal conductivity than metals. Therefore, vanadium is the best choice among the options given.