Question

name a non-metal that is a good conductor of heat and electricity

Answer 1

Graphite is a non-metal which is a good conductor of heat and electricity because of the following reasons:

• Presence of free electrons in the non metal is important for conduction of electricity

• Since each carbon atom is tied to 3 other carbon atoms, there are free particles that help to transmit the electricity.

Answer 2

Graphite is the non metal that is both a good conductor of heat and electricity.