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low density

poor conductor of electricity

most form compounds

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The elements that lack most of the properties of metals are called?

Nonmetals lack most of the properties of a metal.


How are metalloids differents from metals and nonmetals?

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


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i think they have properties of both metals and nonmetals .


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Nonmetals are generally not shiny. They tend to be dull.


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What has properties of metals and non metals?

The metalloids have properties of both metals and nonmetals.


Do metals have properties of metallic and non metallic?

No, metalloids have properties of metals and nonmetals.


What 3 properties of nonmetals?

Not the best conductor of electricity. poor thermal conductor gain electrons easily hope this helps : )


What is an element that shares the properties of metals and nonmetals?

An element that has properties of both metals and non-metals is called Metalloid. Example is Germanium.