Non metals
What is a Non-metal?
Non-metals are materials that are usually not shiny, strong, or conduct heat and electricity.
Properties of Non-metals.
Not shiny.
Brittle.
Don't conduct heat and electricity.
Not malleable or ductile.
Can exist as solids, liquids, or gases.
Examples.
Oxygen.
Nitrogen.
Carbon.
Chlorine.
Uses.
Oxygen for breathing.
Nitrogen for food packaging.
Carbon in fuel and pencils.
Chlorine to clean water.
Fun Fact
Helium is a non-metal gas that is so light that it makes balloons float in the air and can even make your voice sound different when you breathe it in
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