Wednesday, September 15, 2010

properties of nonmetals

Let us learn about properties of nonmetals

Nonmetals have high ionization electronegativities & energies. Nonmetals are generally poor conductors of heat & electricity. Solid nonmetals are basically brittle, with little or no metallic luster. Most nonmetals have the capacity to gain electrons easily. Nonmetals display a wide range of chemical properties & reactivity.

Nonmetals have Poor thermal conductors

Nonmetals have Poor electrical conductors

Nonmetals are good oxidizing agents.

Nonmetals Have higher electronegativities

Non-metals do not conduct heat or electricity very easily. Non-metals are typically brittle & are not easily molded into shapes. The Best Example of non-metal elements are Hydrogen & Carbon.


In our next blog we shall learn about physical properties of oxygen I hope the above explanation was useful.Keep reading and leave your comments.


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