Why do non metals not conduct electricity?
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Metal atoms have outer electrons which are not tied to any one atom. These electrons can move freely within the structure of a metal when an electric current is applied. There are no such free electrons in covalent or ionic solids, so electronscan't flow through them - they are non-conductors.
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Nonmetals hold on to their electrons.
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