JAMB Chemistry 2005 Question 42

Question 42

Metals and their Compounds

The most suitable metal that can be used as a lightning conductor is

  1. A.silver
  2. B.copper
  3. C.iron
  4. D.aluminium
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (copper)

Explanation

Copper is an excellent electrical conductor, resists corrosion and is much cheaper than silver, so it is used for lightning conductors.