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Which property is characteristic of nonmetals?
Which property is characteristic of nonmetals?
- High density and low electronegativity
- Pliable and shiny in solid form
- Good conductors of heat and electricity
- Low density and high electronegativity (correct)
What is the general behavior of nonmetals when solid?
What is the general behavior of nonmetals when solid?
- Tend to be brittle or crumbly (correct)
- High density and low electronegativity
- Good conductors of heat and electricity
- Tend to be malleable and ductile
What is the trend for oxides of nonmetals?
What is the trend for oxides of nonmetals?
- Tend to be acidic (correct)
- Tend to be basic
- Tend to be amphoteric
- Tend to be neutral
Which elements make up about 98% of the observable ordinary matter in the universe by mass?
Which elements make up about 98% of the observable ordinary matter in the universe by mass?
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What is the most common state for nonmetals?
What is the most common state for nonmetals?
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Study Notes
Nonmetal Properties
- Nonmetals are characterized by being poor conductors of electricity.
- When solid, nonmetals are typically brittle and dull.
Oxides of Nonmetals
- The trend for oxides of nonmetals is that they are acidic.
Composition of the Universe
- About 98% of the observable ordinary matter in the universe by mass is made up of hydrogen and helium.
States of Nonmetals
- The most common state for nonmetals is a gas or a liquid.
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Test your knowledge of nonmetals with this quiz! Explore the characteristics and properties of nonmetal elements, including their low density and high electronegativity. Learn about the distinct features that differentiate nonmetals from metals and metalloids.
