Question

( a ) what is non-metals ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

A non-metal is a chemical element that mostly lacks the characteristics of a metal. Physically, a nonmetal tends to have a relatively low melting point, boiling point, and density. A nonmetal is typically brittle when solid and usually has poor thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity.

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Answer 2

Answer:

non metals are those substances which don't have the properties of metal.

i.e.1. they are not good conductor of electricity rather they are generally poor conductor of electricity

2. generally they are not lustrous

3. they are not sonorous

4. generally they are not ductile

5. they are not malleable

6. they are generally electronegative while the metals are electropositive