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Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?
What is the primary characteristic of oxides of nonmetals?
What are the two lightest nonmetals that make up about 98% of the observable ordinary matter in the universe by mass?
Which nonmetallic element is an essential building block for life itself?
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What are nonmetallic elements integral to in industries?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Nonmetals
- Gain electrons to form ions
- Poor conductors of heat and electricity
- May be solids, liquids, or gases at room temperature
- Typically brittle and crumble easily
Oxides of Nonmetals
- Form acidic solutions in water
- Tend to be acidic oxides
Abundant Nonmetals in the Universe
- Hydrogen (H) makes up about 75% of the universe's elemental mass
- Helium (He) makes up about 23% of the universe's elemental mass
Essential Nonmetal for Life
- Carbon (C) is an essential building block for life itself
Industrial Applications of Nonmetals
- Nonmetallic elements are integral to the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and fertilizers in various industries
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Test your knowledge of nonmetals, chemical elements that lack metallic properties and have low density and high electronegativity. Explore the defining characteristics and properties of nonmetal elements.
