Physical properties of nonmetals

1. Non-metals are Non-malleable or Brittle:- Non-metals break into pieces when stretched. For example, sulphur and phosphorous are brittle non-metals
2. Non-metals are Non-ductile:- Non-metals cannot be drawn into thin wires i. e. they broke into pieces when stretched
   
3. Non-metals are Bad Conductors of Heat and Electricity:- Generally Non-metals are bad conductors of heat and electricity because they do not have free electrons responsible for transfer of heat and electricity
4. Non-metals are non-lustrous and cannot be polished
5. Non-metals may be solid, liquid or Gases at room temperature
6. Non-metals have low melting and boiling points as compared to metals
7. Most of solid metals are soft
8. Non-metals are not strong
9. Non-metals are light substances
10. Non-metals are non-sonorous

Test your understanding and answer these questions:

1. What are the physical properties of nonmetals?