Non metels
Definition
Non-metals are substances that are usually not shiny, not strong, and poor conductors of heat and electricity. They can be solid, liquid, or gas at room temperature.
Main Details
Non-metals are usually brittle if solid.
They are light and soft compared to metals.
Non-metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity (insulators).
They are essential for life (like oxygen, carbon).
They cannot be shaped easily.
Examples
Oxygen (O) – gas
Nitrogen (N) – gas
Carbon (C) – solid
Sulfur (S) – solid
Phosphorus (P) – solid
Fun Fact
Helium, a non-metal, is so light that it can make balloons float in the air!
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