Name a metal which is the best conductor of electricity and one which is poor conductor of electricity.

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answered Apr 25, 2017 by sarthaks (25,122 points) 9 25 41
 
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Bismuth and tungsten are two metals which are poor conductors of electricity.

Silver also has the highest thermal conductivity of any element and the highest light reflectance. Although it is the best conductor, copper and gold are used more often in electrical applications because copper is less expensive and gold has a much higher corrosion resistance.

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