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No, non-metals are not malleable simply because of the way the atoms are arranged. In metals the atoms are arranged so they will just slide past each other but in non-metals the atoms are arranged differently so they on't just slide past each other.

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Can nonmetal be ductile?

Nonmetals are typically not ductile; they are more often brittle and prone to breaking or shattering when subjected to stress. Ductility is a property associated with metals, which allows them to be stretched into wires without breaking. However, some nonmetals, like certain polymers or carbon allotropes (e.g., graphite), can exhibit flexible properties, but this is not the same as ductility in metals. Overall, true ductility is not a characteristic of most nonmetals.


When nonmetals react with other nonmetals the atoms of nonmetals do what with electrons?

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What property of non metals is the opposite of being malleable and ductile?

The property of nonmetals that is the opposite of being malleable and ductile is brittleness. Unlike metals, which can be easily shaped and stretched without breaking, nonmetals tend to shatter or break when subjected to stress. This characteristic makes them rigid and less flexible compared to malleable and ductile materials.


Are all nonmetals not malleable?

Nonmetals are not malleable.


When nonmetals react with other nonmetal the atoms of the nonmetals?

The nonmetals share the atoms when reacting with each other.


How many nonmetals are there?

there are 18 there are 18 nonmetals


Do nonmetals look shiny?

No. Nonmetals are dull, not lustrous.


What are formed when nonmetals combine with other nonmetals?

Ionic.


Are nonmetals positive or negative?

Nonmetals have negative charges.


What are properties for nonmetals?

Nonmetals are very dull looking and are easily broken compared to a normal piece of metal. Nonmetals have high ionization energies and electro negativities. They are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity.Solid nonmetals are generally brittle, with little or no metallic luster. Most nonmetals have the ability to gain electrons easily. Nonmetals display a wide range of chemical properties and reactivities.


Do nonmetals crack?

Yes, in solid form nonmetals tend to be brittle, however, several nonmetals are gasses and one, bromine, is a liquid.


Do the elements go from metals to nonmetals or nonmetals to metals?

Moving from left to right on the periodic table, the elements generall go from metal to nonmetals.