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Why are metals good conductors of electricity while non-metals are not ?

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In metal atoms, the valence electrons are loosly held by the nucleus and are mobile. Therefore, metals are good conductors of electricity. In atoms of non-metals, the valence electrons are held more firmly by the nucleus and are not mobile. Therefore, non-metals are poor conductors.
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