Question

Name any non metal that is sonorous?

Answer 1

When an element is capable of giving out a deep ringing sound on hitting any hard object, it is said to be sonorous. 

All the metals, except mercury, are sonorous in nature and thus, are used for making musical instruments.

However, all the non metals are either in liquid or gaseousform, for which these elements do not have this property of being sonorous. 

Answer 2

Answer:

Non-metals do not produce ringing sound when beaten. And thus, non-metals are non-sonorous. They produce a dull sound when hit with hammer.When an element is capable of giving out a deep ringing sound on hitting any hard object, it is said to be sonorous. All the metals, except mercury, are sonorous in nature and thus, are used for making musical instruments.