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non metals are generally not hard. However DIAMOND is the hardest naturally occurring substance
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes they do break easily as their electrons are not free to move
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∙ 13y agothat's depend on the element. all the non metal are not weak physically.
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∙ 10y agoBecause its atoms are losely pack .... I guess...
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∙ 8y agoOnly some nonmetals are brittle: carbon, sulfur, selenium, phosphorous.
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∙ 10y agoGases have not hardness.
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Do ionic compounds shatter?
yes ionic compounds will shatter they are very brittle because when they form a crystal lattice each individual formula unit is not attracted to each other so they will break apart easily
Do metals or nonmetals tend to gain electrons more easily?
nonmetals are located in the right side of the periodic table. The Ionization energy(the amount of energy used to remove an electron) tends to increase from left to right across a period.It is difficult to remove the electrons from the right side because they are becoming stable
Does metal shatter easily?
Some do, some do not. It depends on a property called brittleness.
What is a sentence using the word shatter?
I was shattered.
Which have larger ionic sizes metals or nonmetals?
nonmetals
What element in glass does not shatter easily?
the harder one
Which element does not shatter easily that is found in glass?
sand
Are birds bones connected?
Yes,but they are hollow and shatter easily
Which is better glass or polycarbonate?
Depends on the application. Glass can shatter, but is more resistant to scratches. Polycarbonate is lighter, doesn't shatter or crack easily, but has a fairly soft surface that scratches easily.
What category of elements would you choose to make container that wouldn't shatter if dropped during a test?
A metal will not shatter if dropped becuase a nonmetal can be anything, so, if you drop a metal, there is no possible way it can break.
Metals combine easily with nonmetals?
Yes, they form an ionic bond, which is an easily formed bond.
Will borosilicate glass shatter in the oven?
Since its less dense than normal glass, it will shatter or crack easily. If you put it in the oven more than 5 or 6 times it might shatter due to the heat.
What earrings shatter easily (eg, opals)?
replica and charmed earrings with fashion jewlery
Why does glass shatter more easily than diamond?
diamonds are stronger than glass, therefore, glass shatters more easily.
Elements that are poor conductors of heat and electricity and break easily are called?
nonmetals
What property of nonmetals is the opposite of being malleable and ductile?
Harb
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.
