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Graphite is the only non-metal which is a good conductor of electricity.

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Graphite is composed of carbon atoms situated in layers. Because of that, electrons are free to move and conduct electricity. It is a non-metal but a good conductor of electricity.

No other non-metal has free electrons for the conduction of electricity.

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