5 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic property of nonmetals?
Tend to be brittle or crumbly when solid
What distinguishes the oxides of nonmetals from those of metals?
Oxides of nonmetals tend to be acidic
Which elements make up the overwhelming majority of the Earth's crust, atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere?
Hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and silicon
Which elements are recognized as the two lightest nonmetals that together make up about 98% of the observable ordinary matter in the universe by mass?
Hydrogen and helium
What industries benefit from the distinct properties of nonmetallic elements?
Electronics, energy storage, agriculture, and chemical production
Test your knowledge about nonmetals, the chemical elements that lack metallic properties and tend to have low density and high electronegativity. Learn about their characteristics and properties.
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