Question

Tell the chemical and physical properties of non-metals . (with example).

Answer 1

Physical properties of Non metals:

1.They are poor conductors of heat and electricity compared to metals.

2. They are dull and brittle in solid forms and have lower density than metals.

3.They have significantly lower m.pt and b.pt.

Chemical properties:

1.Strongly electronegative in nature.

2. Forms acidic oxides with oxygen.

3.They oxidize metals.