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Which of the following is NOT an example of an emergent property in the classification of matter?
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Classification of Matter
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In the classification of matter, what type of material is known to slow the flow of heat and electricity?
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Insulator
B
Superconductor
C
Semiconductor
D
Conductor
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Understand the classification of materials based on their ability to conduct heat and electricity: conductors, insulators, semiconductors, and superconductors.
Conductors allow the easy flow of heat and electricity due to the presence of free electrons. Examples include metals like copper and aluminum.
Insulators resist the flow of heat and electricity. They have tightly bound electrons that do not move freely. Common examples are rubber, glass, and plastic.
Semiconductors have conductivity between that of conductors and insulators. Their ability to conduct electricity can be altered by adding impurities, a process known as doping.
Superconductors are materials that can conduct electricity without resistance below a certain temperature. They are not used to slow the flow of heat and electricity.
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