Characteristics of Non-Metals
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Summary of Common Properties
High ionization energies.
High electronegativities.
Poor thermal conductors.
Poor electrical conductors.
Brittle solids—not malleable or ductile.
Little or no metallic luster.
Gain electrons easily.
Dull, not metallic-shiny, although they may be colorful.
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Non-metals are not sonorous.
Non-metals are not sonorous. • They are poor conductors of heat and electricity.
Non-metals are not sonorous. • They are poor conductors of heat and electricity. • They do not possess metallic lusture.
Non-metals are not sonorous. • They are poor conductors of heat and electricity. • They do not possess metallic lusture. • They possess no malleability and ductility.
- Non-metals are not sonorous. • They are poor conductors of heat and electricity. • They do not possess metallic lusture. • They possess no malleability and ductility. Examples of non-metals: phosphorus, sulphur, carbon, oxygen etc.
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