A non metal x exists in two different forms


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A non metal X exists in two different forms Y and Z . Y is the hardest natural substance , whereas Z is the good conductor of electricity . Identify Y and Z

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Y, that is, the hardest naturally occurring substance in the world is diamond.


The substance Z, which is a good conductor of electricity is Graphite.


Both diamond and Graphite come from Carbon, a non-metal which lacks lustre, and also does not conduct electricity.


Carbon and diamond and graphite have different properties due to the crystal structures of each.


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