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Physical Properties of Non-metals

Chemistry ⇒ Metals and Non-metals

Physical Properties of Non-metals starts at 6 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Physical Properties of Non-metals. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Are non-metals malleable or brittle?
Describe the density of non-metals compared to metals.
Describe the general appearance of non-metals.
Describe the physical property that allows iodine to change directly from solid to gas.
Describe the physical state and color of chlorine at room temperature.
Describe the solubility of non-metals in water.
Explain why graphite, a non-metal, can conduct electricity while other non-metals cannot.
Explain why non-metals are not ductile.
Explain why non-metals are not sonorous.
Explain why non-metals are not used for making electrical wires.
Explain why non-metals do not have metallic lustre.
Explain why non-metals have low melting and boiling points compared to metals.
Name a non-metal that is used as a disinfectant due to its physical properties.
Name a non-metal that is used in making pencils due to its ability to conduct electricity.
Non-metals are usually found in which physical state at room temperature?