Which of the following are characteristics of non-metals?

Non-ductile

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Non-Iustrous

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All of the above

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Bad conductor

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Solution

The correct option is C All of the above
Non-metals have the opposite characteristics of metals. So, they are non-lustrous (not shiny), bad conductors of heat and electricity, and non-ductile (drawn into thin wires).

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