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Non-metals are dull, brittle elements that do not conduct electricity.
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When nonmetals react with other nonmetals the atoms of the nonmetals?
The nonmetals share the atoms when reacting with each other.
When nonmetals react with other nonmetals the atoms of nonmetals do what with electrons?
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Do nonmetals only combine with nonmetals?
No. Nonmetals will also combine with metals and metalloids
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.
What are formed when nonmetals combine with other nonmetals?
Ionic.
Which have larger ionic sizes metals or nonmetals?
nonmetals
Do nonmetals look shiny?
No. Nonmetals are dull, not lustrous.
How many nonmetals are there?
there are 18 there are 18 nonmetals
Are nonmetals positive or negative?
Nonmetals have negative charges.
Are halogens are metals or nonmetals?
The halogen elements are a subset of the nonmetals.
Do nonmetals crack?
Yes, in solid form nonmetals tend to be brittle, however, several nonmetals are gasses and one, bromine, is a liquid.
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