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elena-s [515]
4 years ago
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Why can't nonmetals conduct electricity?

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Verizon [17]4 years ago
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<span>Metalloids are metallic-looking brittle solids that are either semiconductors or exist in semiconducting forms, and have amphoteric or weakly acidic oxides. Typical nonmetals have a dull, colored or colorless appearance; are brittle when solid; are poor conductors of heat and electricity; and have acidic oxides.</span>
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