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Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?
Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?
- Pliable when solid
- High density and low electronegativity
- Good conductors of heat and electricity
- Low density and high electronegativity (correct)
Which elements are considered nonmetals?
Which elements are considered nonmetals?
- Iron, copper, silver, gold, and aluminum
- Hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and silicon (correct)
- Nickel, lead, tin, mercury, and platinum
- Sodium, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and zinc
What is a common property of nonmetals when solid?
What is a common property of nonmetals when solid?
- Good conductors of electricity
- Ductile
- Highly malleable
- Brittle or crumbly (correct)
What type of oxides do nonmetals tend to produce?
What type of oxides do nonmetals tend to produce?
Which industries benefit from the specific uses of nonmetallic elements?
Which industries benefit from the specific uses of nonmetallic elements?