Question

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

Explanation:

Metals are good conductors of electricity. Metalloids have intermediate conductivity. Transition elements (a type of metal) are also good conductors. Non - metals, on the other hand, are generally poor conductors of electricity as they have few free electrons to carry the electric charge.

Answer:

nonmetals