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Elements that are classified as non-metals are characterized by a tendency to undergo chemical reactions in which they acquire electrons; this compares to metals which tend to lose electrons. In slightly more technical terms, this means that non-metals are oxidizing agents and metals are reducing agents; when you mix metals and non-metals together, they tend to react with each other, in what is sometimes called a redox reaction (reduction and oxidation).
Other than that, non-metals are generally softer (or gaseous) and less shiny than metals are, they generally do not conduct electricity as well as metals do, they do not have the silvery color of metals.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoNon-metals are much more diverse than metals, however, they all have some similar physical properties. Non-metals are not good conductors of heat or electricity. Solids are usually brittle, non-ductile, not shiny, and at least partially transparent or translucent.
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∙ 10y agofalse. In general, the physical properties of nonmetals are DIFFERENT FROM the properties of metals.
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∙ 11y agometalloids or semi-metals
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Is silicon a metal or a nonmetal?
It is a metalloid, it has both metallic and non-metallic properties.
Why iron is a metal and sulfur nis a non metal?
if u have studied about metals and non metals then u must be knowing that it is because of the difference in the properties of metals and non metals.
Why is silicon considered a semi metal?
silicon is a mettaloid because it has both properties of metals and non-metals such as: it is a lusturous element like metals it is electronegative like non-metals it is used as a semi -conductor
Which properties of the halogens suggest that they are non-metals?
Because they dont actually like that group, they're more free spirits, feeling their way through the world, however, you must not mistake this for the 'Yang-isms', these are non metals that are douches, Remember, halogens are non-metals
Is hydrogen metallic or non metallic'?
Under standard conditions, hydrogen is a non-metal (H2 gas,) but chemically, it can actually behave like a metal. Often, it bonds with other non-metals in the same proportion as other group 1 elements, all of which (except hydrogen) are alkali metals. It can also bond with metals as a hydride, where it acts more like a non-metal. Acids can lose a hydrogen ion, which has a charge of +1, just like many metals. Finally, under extreme pressure, hydrogen can actually become a metallic liquid; it is theorized that Jupiter's core is composed of liquid metallic hydrogen.
What has properties of metals and non metals?
The metalloids have properties of both metals and nonmetals.
What is classification for the elements that have properties of both metals and non metals?
Metalloids Metalloids have properties of both metals and non-metals.
Is malleable properties of both metals and non metals?
metals
Do metals have properties of metallic and non metallic?
No, metalloids have properties of metals and nonmetals.
How are semi metals related to metals and non metals?
They have properties of metals and non-metals, and also have properties that are around '1/2' of both. An example is silicon, which has a high melting point and is solid (metallic properties). However it is very brittle and it forms an acidic oxide (non-metal). It is a semi-conductor.
Do elements that have some properties of metals and some properties of non metals are called halogens?
No, they are not.
Which class of elements have both the properties of metals and non metals?
Conducts heat and electricity very poorly.
Is silicon a metal or a nonmetal?
It is a metalloid, it has both metallic and non-metallic properties.
What is a type of element that has some of the properties of metals and non metals?
semi-metals
Does noble gas have some properties of both meals and nonmetals?
Not of metals. Only the properties of non metals
Classes of elements?
Metals, non metals and metaloids (which have some of the properties of both metals and non metals).
What properties do metals non-metals and semi-conductors have in common?
They generally look metallic but are brittle (not malleable or ductile). Neither good conductors or insulators but they are semiconductors.
