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Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?
Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?
- High density and low electronegativity
- Low density and high electronegativity (correct)
- Good conductors of heat and electricity
- Tend to be pliable and ductile
What tends to be the nature of nonmetals when in a solid state?
What tends to be the nature of nonmetals when in a solid state?
- High density and low electronegativity
- Malleable and ductile
- Brittle or crumbly (correct)
- Good conductors of heat and electricity
What type of oxides do nonmetals tend to form?
What type of oxides do nonmetals tend to form?
- Acidic (correct)
- Basic
- Amphoteric
- Neutral
Which elements make up the overwhelming majority of the Earth's crust, atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere?
Which elements make up the overwhelming majority of the Earth's crust, atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere?
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What specific industries benefit from the distinct properties of nonmetallic elements?
What specific industries benefit from the distinct properties of nonmetallic elements?
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