What are the properties of nonmetals?
1 Answer
May 18, 2018
There are many properties of nonmetals
Explanation:
Here are some or most of the properties of nonmetals
- Easily share or gain valence electron
- 4-8 electrons in the outer shell (7 for halogens and 8 for noble gases)
- form acidic oxides
- good oxidizing agents
- have higher electronegativity
- may be liquid, solid, or gas (noble gases are gases)
- do not have metallic luster
- poor conductor of heat and electricity
- usually brittle
- transparent in a thin sheet
Source: Thought Co - Nonmetals Definition and Properties
Nonmetals are found in these following group(s):
- Noble Gases (Group 18)
- Halogens (Group 17)
