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The atoms of non-metals are covalently bonded in a molecule. These molecules are joint by weak intermolecular forces of attraction which are easily overcame. Hence the boiling point is low and usually below room temperature so at room temperature, they are gaseous.

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Some are, but not all. Examples:

1 Carbon is a nonmetal and is solid at room temp.,

2 Bromine, a nonmetal, is a liquid at room temperature,

3 Halogens and Noble Gases are nonmetals and exist as gases at room temp.

all the non-metals, with the exception of bromine, are either in gaseous or solid state at room temperature. So, only about 50% of the non-metals are gases at room temperature.

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No, although most are.
No. they are not all gases. e.g. carbon, silicon, phosphorous, sulfur, Iodine (all solids), bromine (liquid).

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No, not all of them. But all gases at room temperature are nonmetals.

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Carbon, phosphorus, sulfur, and iodine are nonmetal elements that are solid at room temperature.

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Nonmetals are gases but also solids.

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