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Physical Properties of Non Metals

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What is meant by "brittleness"? Which type of elements usually show brittleness: metals or non-metals?

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Brittleness is the property of being broken easily. Non-metals generally show brittleness.

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Q. Which type of elements, metals or non-metals, show the property of brittleness ?

Q. What is meant by saying that non-metals are brittle ?

Metals are usually hard and difficult to cut.
On the other hand, non-metals are usually brittle. When hit with a hammer, they break into small pieces.

Identify the element that is relatively brittle from the options below:

Q. Which type of elements shows brittleness?

Metals are usually hard. Hence metals are strong and can with stand heavy loads over them. Due to this property they are difficult to cut and can be used in the construction of heavy machines, buildings etc. On the other hand, non-metals are usually brittle. On hammering them they break into small pieces converting themselves into the fine powder.

In the following elements identify the element that is relatively brittle.

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