non-metal
Oxygen or sulfur
A non-metal is an element that lacks the characteristic properties of metals—it doesn't conduct electricity well, isn't malleable or ductile, and typically appears dull rather than shiny.
Carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur are common non-metals.
Most non-metals are gases at room temperature, though some are solids.
In chemistry, non-metals tend to gain electrons rather than lose them.
Sixth element, atomic symbol C
- hydrogenSimplest atomic element
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
sulfur · carbohydrate · protein · lipid · polymer · hydrocarbon · methane · ammonia
Halogen disinfectant element
- fluorinePale yellow halogen gas
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- sulfurYellow combustible element
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
iodine · bromine · nitrogen · hydrogen · halogen · oxidizing · acidic · corrosive
carbon
Sixth element, atomic symbol C
- hydrogenSimplest atomic element
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
phosphorus · sulfur · carbohydrate · protein · lipid · polymer · hydrocarbon · methane · ammonia · organic
chlorine
Halogen disinfectant element
phosphorus · iodine · bromine · nitrogen · hydrogen · halogen · oxidizing · acidic · corrosive · electronegativity
helium
Lightest noble gas
xenon · radon · nitrogen · oxygen · hydrogen · chlorine · fluorine · noble · inert · atmosphere
silica
Silicon dioxide compound
plastic · porcelain · mica · quartz · resin · bakelite · teflon · polystyrene · polyethylene · fiberglass
non-metalmetal
Hard conductive solid
metallic element · transition metal · iron · copper · noble metal