Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?

Nonmetals are often brittle solids.

Nonmetals are often malleable.

Nonmetals often conduct electricity.

Nonmetals are often ductile.

Question

Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?


		
Nonmetals are often brittle solids.
		
Nonmetals are often malleable.
		
Nonmetals often conduct electricity.
		
Nonmetals are often ductile.

whpalmer4 · Answer

Metals are conductors with malleability, ductility, and luster.  Ductility is the ability to be drawn into a wire, or deformation under tension. Malleability is the ability to be flattened into sheets, or deformation under pressure.  If metals exhibit those characteristics, what might you conclude about non-metals?