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Which property is generally characteristic of nonmetals?
Which property is generally characteristic of nonmetals?
- High density and low electronegativity
- Low density and high electronegativity (correct)
- Good conductors of heat and electricity
- Pliable and shiny solids
What is the typical conductive property of nonmetals?
What is the typical conductive property of nonmetals?
- Poor conductors of heat but excellent conductors of electricity
- Excellent conductors of heat and electricity
- Moderate conductors of heat but poor conductors of electricity
- Poor conductors of heat and electricity (correct)
How do oxides of nonmetals typically behave?
How do oxides of nonmetals typically behave?
- 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 distinguishes nonmetals from metals in their solid state?
What distinguishes nonmetals from metals in their solid state?
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