Chemistry, asked by Artee4825, 1 year ago

Why are metals good conductors of electricity and nonmetals are not?

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Answered by Atroxysm

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Answer:

Metals is a good conductor of electricity

Explanation:

Because electricity can easily pass through metals.

Answered by jordanleo

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Answer:

Metals have free electrons which helps them in the conduction of electricity whereas non metals have no free electrons which makes them a poor conductor of electricity. ... However some exceptions are there.Such as graphite being a non metal is a good conductor of electricity and are also used as electrodes..

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