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Can you tell by looking at the structure of a molecule if it is a heat insultator? (1 Viewer)
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someth1ng
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Re: Can you tell by looking at the structure of a molecule if it is a heat insultator
As far as I know, no. The ability for something to insulate heat depends on the form that it's in, not just the structure of a molecule.
Take polystyrene for example. Without aeration, it can withstand high temperatures but it's not quite a thermal insulator however once you aerate it, it becomes foam which makes it an excellent thermal insulator.
As far as I know, no. The ability for something to insulate heat depends on the form that it's in, not just the structure of a molecule.
Take polystyrene for example. Without aeration, it can withstand high temperatures but it's not quite a thermal insulator however once you aerate it, it becomes foam which makes it an excellent thermal insulator.