Why are non-metals dull in appearance as solids?

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Metalloids are metallic-looking brittle solids that are either semiconductors or exist in semiconducting forms, and have amphoteric or weakly acidic oxides. Typical nonmetals have a dull, coloured or colourless appearance; are brittle when solid; are poor conductors of heat and electricity; and have acidic oxides.

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Answer : The correct option is, (C) 0.675 M

Explanation :

Using neutralization law,

$M_1V_1=M_2V_2$

where,

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$M_2$ = concentration of diluted solution = ?

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