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Physical Properties of Non Metals

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Why are non-metals poor conductors of electricity?

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They have high melting point

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They are brittle

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C

They do not have free electrons

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All of above

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Solution

The correct option is C They do not have free electrons
Non-metals do not have enough free electrons to pass electricity efficiently. Electrons in non-metals are held tightly, they are no allowed to move freely.

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