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30 May, 17:24

Why generally metals are good conductor and non metals are bad conductor of electricity

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    Metals - The close packing of the metal ions in the lattice and the delocalised electrons ensure it can carry kinetic energy through the lattice.

    Non - metals have fewer free electrons and electrons are held tightly, meaning they're not allowed to move freely.
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