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im trying to do my science homework about conduction and i know how it works in metals but why and how does it not work in non-metals

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How does the electrical and heat conduction of metals and non metals compare?

Electrical and heat conduction is much greater in metals than in non metals.


How does conduction take place in non metals?

In non-metals, conduction occurs through the movement of electrons within the material. When a voltage is applied, the electrons gain energy and move from atom to atom, carrying electrical conductivity through the material. However, compared to metals, non-metals generally have lower conductivity due to fewer free electrons available for conduction.


What type of substance does conduction work best in?

Conductors of electricity are usually metals although there are a few cases where non metals are conductors as well such as graphite and types of salt solutions, hope this answers your question.


What is the conduction of metal?

The conduction is transfer of heat between metals,also called metallic conduction


Which can conduct electricity metals or non-metals?

Metals can conduct electricity because they have free electrons that can move easily between atoms, allowing electricity to flow. Non-metals, on the other hand, generally do not conduct electricity well because they do not have free electrons available for conduction.


Does conduction Happen better in metals or plastics?

Electrical conduction in metals nearly always (you can have conducting polymers keep in mind)


What elements are nonconducting?

if you mean the conduction of electricity then.... all non-metals do not conduct(excluding carbon which does conduct) all metals conduct although some conduct better than others


what does metallic consist of?

Metals have large number of free electrons, which are responsible for conduction of heat, electric current, etc. Hence metals are good conductors. Non-metal don't have such free electrons in them. Hence they are bad conductors. There are many such properties which differentiate metals from non-metals. for example, metals have a typical metallic luster ( except few), etc.


Which non metals are good conductor of electricity?

Non-metals like graphite and doped silicon can conduct electricity due to the presence of free electrons that allow for electron movement. However, most non-metals are poor conductors of electricity as they lack the free electrons needed for conduction.


How can conduction be helpful?

Conduction can cause a spark which can light a light bulb. Conduction can be used to heat up metals.


Are halogens metals or non non-metals?

Non metals


Is metals and iron and gold a conduction?

yes