Question

Mention five physical characteristics of non-metals

Answer 1

Explanation:

1.Non metals are found in all three states of matter

Solid states: carbon, sulphur, phosphorus and iodine

Liquid states: bromine

Gaseous states: nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine, and chlorine

2.non metals are generally poor conductors of electricity

3.non metals are neither ductile nor malleable. They are brittle by nature, i.e. They form powdery mass if beaten by a hammer.

4.they are non lustrous and have a dull appearance

5.they are generally soft.

6.non metals are not sonorous

7.non metals are usually less dense then metals

8.non metals have low melting and boiling points!

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