Question

Nonmetals are usually _____ which means that they evaporate easily.

Answer 1

Answer

4.volatile

Explanation

Volatile substances are substances that are can evaporate easily. The chemical definition of volatile substance is one that can boil at low temperatures and change from liquid to gas easily.

From choices given in the question, the correct answer is 4.volatile

Answer 2

The answer to this question is that non metals are volatile. Volatile means evaporating easily. Non metals have the characteristics and properties of being brittle and poor conductors of heat and electricity. Non metals are also good oxidizing agents and physically they may be in liquid, solid or gas state. Examples of non metals are carbon, sulfur, argon, neon, and hydrogen.