The words "conductor" and "insulator" get thrown around fairly often when electricity comes up.  How would you describe the difference between conductor and insulator if you have heard these terms before? From an atomic or molecular perspective do you know what makes a material a good conductor or insulator?

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The words "conductor" and "insulator" get thrown around fairly often when electricity comes up. 

How would you describe the difference between conductor and insulator if you have heard these terms before?

From an atomic or molecular perspective do you know what makes a material a good conductor or insulator?

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