Atoms only achieve complete outer electron shells if they contain an outer shell with 7 electrons before gaining another electron or an outer shell with 1 electron before losing an electron. This is assuming that the octet-rule can be applied to said atom. In addition, the number of valence electrons varies from atom to atom which is why not ALL atoms achieve complete outer electron shells after gaining or losing just ONE electron.
Handle of frying pan would be a
good use for a nonmetal. A nonmetal is neither a good thermal insulator nor a
good electrical conductor. Because it is neither, it can be use as a semiconductor.
It does not absorb heat that much that is why it is best in insulating.
