Question

why and how carbon is a non metal ?

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Answer 1

Answer:

carbon is a non metal because it is not having the properties of metals it non ductile , non malleable , non sonorous,non brittle

Answer 2

Answer:

Carbon is a non metal because in elemental form it doesn't form a metallic bond and conduct electricity.  Also you can tell from the electron affinity that metals have very little electron affinity and more electrons that flow freely.

Written from class note.

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