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Mo6-L6b: What are Nonmetals?

Phosphorus and carbon are dull, brittle solids that SUMMARY
do not conduct thermal energy or electricity What are Nonmetals?
A nonmetal is an element that has no metallic
properties. Solid nonmetals are dull and brittle
and do not conduct thermal energy or
electricity.

Carbon occurs Oxygen is a
in many forms, colorless and
including char- odorless gas.
coal, graphite,
and diamond.

There are two common forms
of phosphorus. The white form
is stored in a liquid because it
bursts into flames when
exposed to oxygen

Key Concept
What are Nonmetals?

What properties do nonmetals have?

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