Question
Which phase of matter does not conduct heat well?
liquid
solid
gas
liquid
solid
gas
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Among the three phases of matter—liquid, solid, and gas—gases typically do not conduct heat well.
In general:
- **Solids** tend to conduct heat well due to closely packed particles that can transfer kinetic energy easily.
- **Liquids** can conduct heat, though not as efficiently as solids, because their particles are more loosely packed than in solids but still can transfer energy.
- **Gases** have particles that are much farther apart, leading to less frequent collisions and, therefore, poorer thermal conductivity.
So, the answer is **gas**.
In general:
- **Solids** tend to conduct heat well due to closely packed particles that can transfer kinetic energy easily.
- **Liquids** can conduct heat, though not as efficiently as solids, because their particles are more loosely packed than in solids but still can transfer energy.
- **Gases** have particles that are much farther apart, leading to less frequent collisions and, therefore, poorer thermal conductivity.
So, the answer is **gas**.