what is meant by saying that non-metals are brittle
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A nonmetal is an element that is generally a poor conductor of heat and electricity. In the solid state, nonmetals are brittle , meaning that they will shatter if struck with a hammer. The solids are not lustrous. Melting points are generally much lower than those of metals.
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A nonmetal is an element that is generally a poor conductor of heat and electricity. ... In the solid state, nonmetals are brittle , meaning that they will shatter if struck with a hammer. The solids are not lustrous. Melting points are generally much lower than those of metals.
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