Why non-metals do not conduct electricity?

They have enough free electrons

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They do not have free electrons

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They have weak force of interaction

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B They do not have free electrons
Electricity can only be conducted by the motion of electrons or ions. Non-metals do not conduct electricity because unlike metals, they have no free electrons.

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