Question

How are nonmetals identified?

Answer 1

Answer:

Nonmetals are USUALLY poor conductors of heat and electricity, and are not malleable or ductile; many of the elemental nonmetals are gases at room temperature, while others are liquids and others are solids.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Nonmetals are to the right of the line on the periodic table