nonmetal
Carbon, for one
A nonmetal is an element that lacks the properties of metals—it doesn't conduct heat or electricity well, isn't shiny or malleable, and tends to gain rather than lose electrons in chemical reactions.
Carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur are common nonmetals.
Most nonmetals are gases at room temperature, though some are solids and one (bromine) is liquid.
Simplest atomic element
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
- sulfurYellow combustible element
phosphorus · chlorine · fluorine · bromine · iodine · selenium · helium · neon
Liable to shatter
- dullLacking edge or interest
- lusterlessDevoid of sheen
- insulatorSubstance resisting energy flow
- low densityFew particles per area
covalent · electronegative · reactive · volatile · dielectric · nonconducting · amorphous · molecular
Element eight, colorless gas
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
- hydrogenSimplest atomic element
- heliumLightest noble gas
- neonInert illuminating element
argon · krypton · xenon · radon · chlorine · fluorine · ozone · vapor
Elastic polymer from trees
- plasticCapable of being molded
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- ceramicFired clay material
- sulfurYellow combustible element
phosphorus · carbon · polymer · dielectric · electrical insulator · semiconductor · resistive
hydrogen
Simplest atomic element
- oxygenElement eight, colorless gas
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
sulfur · phosphorus · chlorine · fluorine · bromine · iodine · selenium · helium · neon · argon
brittle
Liable to shatter
- dullLacking edge or interest
- lusterlessDevoid of sheen
- insulatorSubstance resisting energy flow
low density · covalent · electronegative · reactive · volatile · dielectric · nonconducting · amorphous · molecular
oxygen
Element eight, colorless gas
neon · argon · krypton · xenon · radon · chlorine · fluorine · ozone · vapor · noble
rubber
Elastic polymer from trees
sulfur · phosphorus · carbon · polymer · dielectric · electrical insulator · semiconductor · resistive
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nonmetalmetal
Hard conductive solid
metallic element · transition metal · noble metal · heavy metal · metalloid