Nonmetals Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Hydrogen and helium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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