Question
Based on the properties of elements in the periodic table, which element is the best conductor of thermal energy?
(1 point)
Responses
vanadium (V)
vanadium (V)
polonium (Po)
polonium (Po)
germanium (Ge)
germanium (Ge)
argon (Ar)
(1 point)
Responses
vanadium (V)
vanadium (V)
polonium (Po)
polonium (Po)
germanium (Ge)
germanium (Ge)
argon (Ar)
Answers
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The best conductor of thermal energy among the elements listed is **vanadium (V)**.
Metals, in general, are good conductors of heat, and vanadium is a metallic element. Polonium is also a metal but is less commonly known for its thermal conductivity. Germanium is a semiconductor, and argon is a noble gas, which is a poor conductor of heat. Therefore, vanadium is the most efficient choice for thermal conductivity.
Metals, in general, are good conductors of heat, and vanadium is a metallic element. Polonium is also a metal but is less commonly known for its thermal conductivity. Germanium is a semiconductor, and argon is a noble gas, which is a poor conductor of heat. Therefore, vanadium is the most efficient choice for thermal conductivity.