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For one, they are not affected by magnetic forces. This is sometimes quite desirable. There are other advantages, as well.
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∙ 16y agoAlmost all living organisms are composed almost entirely of non-metal atoms, such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen. These elements are the building blocks of all living organisms on earth. Metals are also very important in living organisms!
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∙ 11y agoyou cant eat metal they make lousy lubricants, they are not good insulators, you can drink and eat some of them, the list goes on for ever.
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∙ 12y agoWell non metals are the foundation of all organic cells so you wouldn't be alive without them.
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∙ 13y agoThe non-metals carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen are the basis of all life on the planet.
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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
Are tent poles made out of non metals or metals?
non metals
What advantages of ferrous metals?
what are the advantages of ferous metal?
Are non metals semiconductors?
Metals are conductors. Semiconductors are usually non-metals or metalloids.
What are the advantages of non ferrous metals?
For one, they are not affected by magnetic forces. This is sometimes quite desirable. There are other advantages, as well.
Are halogens metals or non non-metals?
Non metals
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
Are tent poles made out of non metals or metals?
non metals
Which are better metals or non metals?
My opinion would be metal. Since non metals are brittle and dull, I disagree with the non-metals.
Where are the most reactive non metals?
The most reactive non metals are Halogens which may combine most of the metals as well as non metals.
What advantages of ferrous metals?
what are the advantages of ferous metal?
Are inert gases such as helium and neon classified as metals or non-metals?
Non-metals
