From the list given below select the correct substance which is most suitable to the statements given:
[oxygen, diamond, zinc, graphite, gold]

(b) A non-metal which is a good conductor of electricity.

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(b) Non-metals are usually bad conductors of electricity. However, graphite is an exception to this property. $G r a p h i t e$ is a form of carbon and is a good conductor of electricity.

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From the list given below select the correct substance which is most suitable to the statements given: [oxygen, diamond, zinc, graphite, gold] (b) A non-metal which is a good conductor of electricity.

(b) Non-metals are usually bad conductors of electricity. However, graphite is an exception to this property. Graphite is a form of carbon and is a good conductor of electricity.

From the list given below select the correct substance which is most suitable to the statements given:
[oxygen, diamond, zinc, graphite, gold]

(b) A non-metal which is a good conductor of electricity.

(b) Non-metals are usually bad conductors of electricity. However, graphite is an exception to this property. $G r a p h i t e$ is a form of carbon and is a good conductor of electricity.