Question

why do non metals not conductelectricity ? also name one non metal that conduct electricity​

Answer 1

Answer:

Because they have no Free mobile electron. We all know that in solid electrons are carrier of electricity while ions are carrier in liquids.but note that some non-metal can conduct electricity like graphite an allotrope of carbon. ... When dissolved, the ions are able to move freely and conduct electricity.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Because they have no Free mobile electron. We all know that in solid electrons are carrier of electricity while ions are carrier in liquids.but note that some non-metal can conduct electricity like graphite an allotrope of carbon. When dissolved, the ions are able to move freely and conduct electricity.

Ex:- metal