Electricity conduction varies greatly among different elements. The poorest conductors of electricity are generally non-metals. These elements have high resistance to the flow of electric current due to their atomic structure.
Some of the poorest conductors include:
- Sulfur (S): Sulfur is a non-metal with high resistivity, making it a poor conductor of electricity.
- Phosphorus (P): Another non-metal, phosphorus, has low electrical conductivity.
- Oxygen (O): Oxygen, in its elemental form, is a poor conductor of electricity.
- Nitrogen (N): Nitrogen gas is also a poor conductor due to its stable diatomic structure.
- Carbon (C): In its diamond form, carbon is an insulator and does not conduct electricity well.
These elements lack free electrons that can move easily, which is essential for good electrical conductivity. Instead, their electrons are tightly bound, making it difficult for electric current to pass through.