Question

Which type of elements,metals or non metals show the property of brittleness

Answer 1

all non metals show the property of brittleness

Answer 2

All Non-metals are brittle in nature.

Explanation:

Based on the properties of elements, are classified into “metals, non-metals and metalloids”. Non-metals are brittle in nature, because they are broken easily by a little extra energy which is applied whereas the metals are not easily breakable and a sound is made when the hit.

Graphite is an example of nonmetal that is brittle. Brittleness is a material property which fractures when a material is subjected to stress but having a little tendency to deform before rupture. Non-metals elements show brittleness.