10 Questions
Which of the following is a common property of nonmetals?
Low density and high electronegativity
What tends to be the nature of oxides of nonmetals?
Acidic
Which two elements make up about 98% of the observable ordinary matter in the universe by mass?
Hydrogen and helium
What is a common characteristic of nonmetals when they are in solid form?
Brittle or crumbly
What is the most common property of metals in contrast to nonmetals?
Good conductors of heat and electricity
What is the primary condition for total internal reflection to occur?
The second medium has a higher wave speed than the first
In which scenario does total internal reflection occur?
Waves arriving at the interface from water to air at a sufficiently oblique angle
In addition to light and microwaves, with what other types of waves does total internal reflection occur?
Sound and water waves
How is the reflection described when waves capable of forming a narrow beam are involved in total internal reflection?
In terms of 'rays' rather than waves
In a medium whose properties are independent of direction, what tends to be the nature of the reflection?
Described in terms of 'rays' rather than waves
Test your knowledge of nonmetallic elements with this quiz. Learn about the properties and characteristics of nonmetals, including electronegativity and density. See how many nonmetal elements you can identify and understand their role in the periodic table.
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