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What does nonmetals mean in chemistry

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The non-metal are those which never show the property of metals, or this is also called non metals does not allow to flow electrons. It doesn't conduct electric current.

e. g carbon, brone and nitrogen shows the non metal property.

The non metal can show anion cation oxides characteristrics and form stable compounds with hydrogen.



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