Question

what are the properties of nonmetals?
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nonmetals are ductile or malleable.
nonmetals can be found as solids, liquids, or gases.
nonmetals tend to lose electrons in reactions.
nonmetals tend to gain electrons in reactions.
nonmetals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.
nonmetals have shiny appearance.
nonmetals are good conductors of heat and electricity.
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part b
where are nonmetals found on the periodic table?
nonmetals make up the bottom of the periodic table.
nonmetals make up the center of the periodic table.
nonmetals make up the left side of the periodic table.
nonmetals make up the upper right side of the periodic table.
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Explanation:

• Non - metals are ductile or malleable: Non - metals are not ductile or malleable. Ductility (ability to be drawn into wires) and malleability (ability to be hammered into sheets) are properties of metals.
• Non - metals can be found as solids, liquids, or gases: This is correct. For example, carbon (solid), bromine (liquid), and oxygen (gas) are non - metals.
• Non - metals tend to lose electrons in reactions: Non - metals tend to gain electrons in reactions (except hydrogen in some cases). Metals tend to lose electrons.
• Non - metals tend to gain electrons in reactions: This is correct. Non - metals have a relatively high electronegativity and often gain electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.
• Non - metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity: This is correct. Most non - metals do not have free electrons to conduct heat and electricity well (graphite is an exception for electricity).
• Non - metals have shiny appearance: Non - metals generally do not have a shiny (metallic) appearance. Metals have a shiny appearance.
• Non - metals are good conductors of heat and electricity: This is incorrect as explained above.

For the second part, based on the periodic table layout, non - metals are located on the upper right side. Metals are on the left side and in the center (transition metals), and the bottom part has the inner transition metals.

Answer:

• First question:
• Non - metals can be found as solids, liquids, or gases.
• Non - metals tend to gain electrons in reactions.
• Non - metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.
• Second question: Non - metals make up the upper right side of the periodic table.