Question

State four important properties of non-metals

Answer 1

Non-metals are those elements that have a deficiency of electrons in their valence shell, which they accept easily from other atoms.

Some properties of non-metals are as follows -

1. Non-metals are brittle in nature.
2. Non-Metals are Not Ductile.
3. Non-Metals are generally bad conductors of Heat and Electricity.
4. Non-Metals may be Solid, Liquid or Gases at the Room Temperature.