Diamond is a bad conductor because it:
Correct answer: C. Has no free electron in the crystal
- A. Has a tight structure
- B. Has high density
- C. Has no free electron in the crystal
- D. Is transparent to light
Explanation
A good conductor has a large presence of free electrons, as they are not bonded strongly to the nucleus, and allow conduction of charges to take place.
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