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Q: What characteristic do metals have that nonmetals do not have?
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Which property is characteristic of many nonmetals and few metals?

The property characteristic of many nonmetals and few metals is odor.


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because metalloids usually have properties that are similar to metals and nonmetals


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Metals and nonmetals form ionic bonds.


Which have larger ionic sizes metals or nonmetals?

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An element that has characteristics of both metals and nonmetals is a metalloid.


Do nonmetals only combine with nonmetals?

No. Nonmetals will also combine with metals and metalloids


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