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Which of the following elements is considered a nonmetal and is a colorless gas?
Which of the following elements is considered a nonmetal and is a colorless gas?
- Oxygen
- Hydrogen (correct)
- Nitrogen
- Carbon
Which of the following is a characteristic property of nonmetals?
Which of the following is a characteristic property of nonmetals?
- High ductility and good conductivity of heat
- Low electronegativity and tendency to form basic oxides
- High density and tendency to be malleable
- High electronegativity and tendency to form acidic oxides (correct)
Which nonmetallic element is an essential building block for life?
Which nonmetallic element is an essential building block for life?
- Silicon
- Nitrogen
- Oxygen
- Carbon (correct)
Which type of elements tend to have oxides that are acidic?
Which type of elements tend to have oxides that are acidic?
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What property of nonmetals makes them integral to industries such as electronics and energy storage?
What property of nonmetals makes them integral to industries such as electronics and energy storage?
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