10 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?
Low density and high electronegativity
What is a common property of nonmetals when they are solid?
Tend to be brittle or crumbly
Which elements make up about 98% of the observable ordinary matter in the universe by mass?
Hydrogen and helium
What is a common property of nonmetals in terms of their ability to attract electrons to themselves?
High electronegativity
What tends to be the nature of oxides of nonmetals?
Tend to be acidic
Which of the following is a common property of nonmetals when they are solid?
They tend to be brittle or crumbly
What is a characteristic of oxides of nonmetals?
They tend to be acidic
What is a common property of nonmetals in terms of their electronegativity?
They have high electronegativity
Which of the following elements is a nonmetal with a colorless gas form?
Hydrogen
Which of the following elements is a nonmetal with shiny solid form?
Carbon
Test your knowledge of nonmetals with this quiz! Explore the properties, characteristics, and periodic table placement of these elements. Get ready to distinguish between nonmetals and metals while learning about their unique traits.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
