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In which of the following particles, convection is not possible?(a) Milk(b) Water(c) Atmosphere(d) IronThe question was asked at a job interview.My doubt is from States of Matter topic in section States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT choice is (d) Iron

The best explanation: Convection is a way of transferring THERMAL ENERGY. It is possible in fluids only. Fluids include liquids and gases. MILK and water are liquids, whereas the atmosphere is a gas. So convection is not possible in iron, which is a solid.


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