Here's why:

* Metals have free electrons: The atoms in metals have loosely bound electrons that can move freely throughout the material. This allows heat energy to be easily transferred through the metal.

* Spatulas are used for cooking: When you use a spatula to stir or flip food in a pan, the metal conducts heat from the pan to the spatula.

However, some spatulas are made of plastic or silicone, which are insulators. These materials do not conduct heat as well as metal and are often used when you need to handle hot food without transferring too much heat.

So, whether a spatula is an insulator or conductor depends on the material it's made of. Most commonly, they are conductors.