What does non-metal mean?

Answer 1

A nonmetal is an element that tends to be dull, brittle, and a poor conductor of heat and electricity.

Answer 2

A nonmetal is an element that tends to be dull, brittle, and a poor conductor of heat and electricity.

Answer 3

it means that when you don't reaction and it is not a metal and notshining.

Answer 4

It does mean that the substance is ..not.. a metal. Therefore the name "nonmetal".