Solids that are good conductors of heat tend also to be good conductors of electricity.

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This statement is true. The reason for this is that both heat and electricity are forms of energy that are transferred through the movement of particles (such as electrons). In solids that are good conductors of heat, there are many free electrons that can easily move through the material and transfer the energy. These same electrons can also carry electric current through the solid, making it a good conductor of electricity as well.

Solids That Are Good Conductors of Heat Tend Also to Be