Question

to what category of elements does an element belong if it is a poor conductor of electricity? metals transition elements metalloids nonmetals

Explanation:

Metals are good conductors of electricity. Transition elements (which are metals) also conduct electricity well. Metalloids have intermediate conductivity (semi - conductors in some cases). Nonmetals, on the other hand, are generally poor conductors of electricity as they have few free electrons to carry the electric charge.

Answer:

nonmetals