A company is designing a new range of saucepans. The base of the saucepan should

conduct heat well and evenly while the handle should be a good insulator. Which one of

the following lists of substances would be the most appropriate for these tasks?

Base Handle

(a) aluminium aluminium

(b) copper plastic

(c) glass glass

(d) plastic copper

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Pruitt

Chemistry

21 August, 21:32

A company is designing a new range of saucepans. The base of the saucepan should

conduct heat well and evenly while the handle should be a good insulator. Which one of

the following lists of substances would be the most appropriate for these tasks?

Base Handle

(a) aluminium aluminium

(b) copper plastic

(c) glass glass

(d) plastic copper

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Answers (2)

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Luz Daniel · Answer 1

D) plastic copper

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Jaida Mathis · Answer 2

A copper base connected to a plastic handle is a good functional combination.

If they're listed in the choices in the same order that they're mentioned in the

description, then choice-'b' is it.