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It depends on the specific nonmetal.
The nonmetals hydrogen, carbon, phosphorus, and sulfur are flammable. Nitrogen and the noble gasses are mostly inert and so are nonflammable.
Oxygen is not flammable but supports combustion of other materials. The halogens are not flammable but are oxidizers that can act in a similar manner as oxygen in a redox reaction.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoYes, it actually is. It's just a question of temperature.
Thermites and thermates are metal compositions designed and formulated to burn at very high temperatures. Magnesium burns at 3100°C (5610°F). Metal fires are considered Class D and require the exclusion of atmosphere to extinguish, however magnesium will burn in pure nitrogen and carbon dioxide atmospheres, and submerged in water.
Keep in mind also that the elements hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium, and francium are all metals and all will burn, some with very little external impetus.
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∙ 11y agoyes i think so
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What does non-flammable mean in science?
Non-flammable means that cannot be burned or ignited.
What is the opposite of the word flammable?
non-flammable
Is helium more flammable then hairspray?
Helium is a non flammable gas.
Classes of elements?
Metals, non metals and metaloids (which have some of the properties of both metals and non metals).
Are metalloids metals non metals the same?
They are in between the metals and non metals
Is wadding flammable?
Wadding is non-flammable.
What does non-flammable mean in science?
Non-flammable means that cannot be burned or ignited.
What is the opposite of the word flammable?
non-flammable
Are halogens metals or non non-metals?
Non metals
Are helium filled balloons flammable?
No. Helium is non-flammable.
Is helium more flammable then hairspray?
Helium is a non flammable gas.
At what temperature is battery acid flammable?
Although sulfuric acid (Battery Acid) is non-flammable, contact with metals in the event of a spillage can lead to the liberation of hydrogen gas. The dispersal of acid aerosols and gaseous sulfur dioxide is an additional hazard of fires involving sulfuric acid. It is flammable at any temperature.
Are metalloids metals non metals the same?
They are in between the metals and non metals
Classes of elements?
Metals, non metals and metaloids (which have some of the properties of both metals and non metals).
Are most of the element metals or non metals?
Non metals
Are noble gases non metals or metals?
non metals
What are the metals and non metals in your body?
all are non metals
