Which one of the following is best conductor of electricity:
- Gold
- Zinc
- Silver
- Copper
Correct answer: 3. Silver
The valence and crystal structure of silver makes it the best conductor of electricity. As compared to Copper and Gold, the Silver is the best conductor of electricity.
However there are a few reasons due to which Silver is not employed in electronics, rather copper and gold are used. Copper is less expensive as compared to silver, whereas the gold has far better corrosion resistance as compared to silver.