0
Generally non metals are poor conductors of electricity as they do not have free electrons. One notable exception is graphite where there is delocalisation of electrons which gives rise to conductivity. The metalloids such a s silicon are semiconductors, in their case exciting electrons into what chemists would call "antibonding" orbitals but physicists call conductance bands allows limited conductivity.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoGraphite does and silicon is a semi-conductor
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoYes because water is a non metal and can conduct electricity
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoGraphite does and silicon is a semiconductor and so is Germanium
Wiki User
∙ 8y agoNon-metals are generally poor conductors of electricity.
Wiki User
∙ 15y agopoor
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoYes.
Anonymous
sex
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Which can conduct electricity metals or non-metals?
Mainly metals. All metals are fairly good conductors. Some non-metals can conduct electricity, as well.
What type of materials can conduct electricity?
Non-metals are mostly poor conductors, or so called insulators. Metals conduct electricity. These have free electrons which may move freely around the surface of the element.
Why do conductors conduct electricity while insulaters don't?
Conductors conduct electricity because most of them are made of metals and metals are good conductors of electricity while insulators are made of rubber and rubber does not conduct electricity. To conduct electricity, the atoms that make up the material, have to have free electrons that can pass a charge on. Metals have these free electrons, whereas insulators do not.
Does argon gas conduct electricity and heat?
gases do not conduct heat or electricity well. metals conduct both well. but argon is a conductor
How well does zinc conduct electricity?
All metals conduct electricity and heat. Zinc is a good electric conductor and it is also fairly cheap compared to other conducting metals.
Which can conduct electricity metals or non-metals?
Mainly metals. All metals are fairly good conductors. Some non-metals can conduct electricity, as well.
What do metals do more easier then non metals?
conduct electricity
Are there no non-metals that conduct electricity well?
Graphite is a non metals which conducts electricity well.Also there are electric conducting non metal.Also many liquids conduct electricity.Semi conductors like Silicon,Germanium also conduct electricity.
Is astatine a good conductor of electricity?
Astatine is not a good conductor of electricity. This is because it is a non-metal. All non-metals do not conduct electricity, and all metals do. The two exceptions are carbon and silicon, which are non-metals, but conduct electricity well.
What is one characteristic of a nonmetal?
Metals conduct electricity; non-metals do not.
Do non metals conduct electricity and are often shiny solids?
no
Which metals do not conduct electricity?
all metals conduct electricity but alumiun doesn't conduct it as well as others all metals conduct electricity but alumiun doesn't conduct it as well as others
What are the characteristics of the lanthanides?
They are silvery metals that conduct electricity.
Why are non reactive metals used for jewelry?
Because they do not conduct electricity <><><> Sorry- above answer is DANGEROUSLY incorrect- ALL metals conduct electricity- gold and silver especially. However, non-reactive metals do not tarnish or rust- they stay pretty.
What are the physical properties of metals non metals and noble gases?
metals conduct heat, transmit electricity, and are usually ductile. non-metals do not conduct heat well, do not transmit electricity and can't be hammered into shapes. noble gases cannot combine with any other elements.
What is the group of elements called that do not conduct electricity?
The group of elements that do not conduct electricity are generally called non metals.
Are nonmetals nonconductors?
Most non-metals are in fact considered to be non-conductors. Some non-metals however do have the ability to conduct heat and electricity.
