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Characteristics of non metal

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14y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

1.Non-metals are mostly liquids or gases but some are found in solid state.

2.Non-metals are usually non-flexible.

3.It is difficult to to mold non-meats and convert them into wires and sheets.

4.In non-metals atoms are bonded by covalent bonds.

5.Non-metals are usually non-conductors but few of them conduct electricity.

6.Non-metals are easy to cut or break.

7.Non-metals do not transfer heat.

8.Non-metals do not have much brightness even on polishing.

9.Non-metals do not absorb light.

10.Non metals are usually light in weight and have low density.

11.Non-metals usually have low melting and boiling points.

12.Non-metals ion bear negative charge but some bear positive charge as well e.g.Hydrogen.

13.Oxides of Non-metals are acidic.

14.Non-metals have tendency to accept electrons.

15.Non-metals do not react with water at room temperature.

16.Non-metals rarely react with acids

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