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15 August, 15:07

Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?

Nonmetals do not conduct electricity.

Nonmetals are often shiny and hard.

Nonmetals are often malleable.

Nonmetals are often ductile.

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  1. 15 August, 15:27
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    Answer: Option (a) is the correct answer.

    Explanation:

    Non-metals are the species which in order to complete their octet readily gain an electron.

    For example, fluorine is a non-metal with atomic number 9 and its electronic distribution is 2, 7.

    Hence, to attain stability it readily accepts an electron from a donor atom.

    Some characteristics of non-metals are as follows.

    Non-metals do not conduct electricity.

    Non-metals are brittle in nature and they have a rough surface.

    Non-metals are not malleable or ductile.

    Thus, we can conclude that non-metals do not conduct electricity is a characteristic of non-metals.
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