Question

Which of the following are physical properties of non-metals? Select all that apply.

poor conductors
low melting points
brittle
high electronegativities
good oxidizing agents

Answer 1

Answer;

• poor conductors
• low melting points
• brittle

Step-by-step explanation;

-Non-metals are elements that tend to gain electrons to form anions during chemical reactions. These are electronegative elements with high ionization energies.

-Physical Properties of nonmetals includes; Poor conductors of heat and electricity, dull, brittle solids, most are gases at room temperature, low density, low melting point, not malleable, and also they are not ductile.

Answer 2

The physical properties of non-metals are as below:

1) Poor conductors - generally non-metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.
2)Low melting points - all metals have low melting and boiling points, with graphite being an exception.
3) Brittle - all nonmetals are brittle in nature.