Question

Which non metal can be said to be the backbone of the electronics industry ???

Answer 1

Silicon is a non-metal which can be said to be the backbone of the electronics industry.

Answer 2

Silicon is said to be the backbone of the electronics industry.

EXPLANATION:

Silicon is basically a metalloid that has a metallic lustre and also is very brittle.  Silicon is used in electronics industry because it is a semi-conductor which means that it is a good conductor of electricity in some conditions and also acts as an insulator under some conditions.

Silicon is also found in abundance in the earth’s crust and therefore it can be used in an affordable manner. Also the electrical properties of silicon can be modified easily making it easy to be used in different electronics.