Question

which of the following is not the property of non metal?
a. forms anions
b. forms acidic oxides
C. high tensile strength
d. low density​

Answer 1

high tensile strength, ,,,,,,

Answer 2

High tensile strength is not the property on-metal.

• The substances which do not obey the properties of metal substances such as lustrous, ductility, good conductor of electricity and heat, malleability as well as sonorous. Such substances are known as non-metals.
• In the periodic table, non-metals are primarily belongs to the 15 to 17 group. These substances have values of high electronegativity and hence they can accept easily the electrons and as a result form anions.
• They have primarily involved in covalent bonding and hence the lattice of the substance is not packed densely just seen in the case of metal substances.
• Therefore, these substances have low density and also has a low tensile strength.
• Oxides are formed by the non-metals which on reacting with water results in the formation of acidic solution.

Hence, the correct option is c.