Nonmetals

Nonmetals

Nonmetals are a group of elements with properties different from metals. Unlike metals, nonmetals are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity, and they can exist as solids, liquids, or gases at room temperature. Solid nonmetals are often brittle and dull in appearance, while gaseous nonmetals, such as o...

Did you know that some of the most important elements in your body, like carbon, phosphorus, and sulfur, belong to a special group called nonmetals?

Nonmetals are one of three classes of elements, along with metals and metalloids. Nonmetals are found on the right side of the periodic table.

Nonmetals tend to be brittle in their soli...