_________ is a non-metal, yet a good conductor of electricity.

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Solution

Graphite being a non-metal allows the electric current to flow through it.
As we know that non-metals are not good conductors of electricity.
Graphite is an exception.
So, Graphite is a non-metal, yet a good conductor of electricity.

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