State three reasons for confirming that Sulphur is a non-metal

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The three reasons for confirming that Sulphur is a non-metal are:
Sulphur is non-metal because it is neither malleable nor ductile.
Sulphur does not conduct heat and electricity.
Sulphur combines with Oxygen to form acidic oxide.

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