Question

List four proparties of non metal. Give two example

Answer 1

Properties of non metal :

1. Non metals are not malleable : means that non metals cannot be beaten into thin sheets with a hammer. Example, sulphur and phosphorus.

2. Non metals are not ductile : means non metals cannot be drawn into wires.

3. Non metals are bad conductor of heat and electricity : means non metals don't allow heat and electricity to Pass through them.

4. Non metals are not lustrous : means non metals have not a shining surface.

Example of non metals are : carbon, hydrogen, oxygen etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

(i) They show a variety of colours.

(ii) They are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

(iii) They are not malleable or ductile.

(iv) They are not lustrous or sonorous.

Sulphur and phosphorous are examples of non-metals.

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