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Why does diamond not conduct electricity

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It does not conduct electricity, as there are no electrons free to move and carry charge
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Answer: no free electrons

Explanation: Diamond is very hard due to the strong covalent bonds and rigid tetrahedral 3d arrangement. It does not conduct electricity, as there are no electrons free to move and carry charge through the structure.

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