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Silver is an insulator of electricity.

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To determine whether the statement "Silver is an insulator of electricity" is true or false, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the definitions - **Conductor**: A material that allows the flow of electric current (electrons) easily. - **Insulator**: A material that does not allow the flow of electric current easily. ### Step 2: Identify the properties of silver - Silver is known for its excellent electrical conductivity. It is one of the best conductors of electricity among all metals. ### Step 3: Analyze the statement - The statement claims that silver is an insulator. Since we know that silver is a good conductor, this contradicts the definition of an insulator. ### Step 4: Conclusion - Since silver allows the flow of electric current, the statement "Silver is an insulator of electricity" is false. ### Final Answer The statement is **false**. Silver is a conductor of electricity, not an insulator. ---
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    A
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