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What are three characteristics of nonmetals?

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Characteristics of nonmetals

1. What characterizes non-metals is that they lack the ability to conduct electricity, therefore they are poor conductors, unlike metals.

2. Non-metallic compounds in general are the basis for forming organic compounds essential for life.

3. Non-metal elements do not reflect light, are non-corrosive and are brittle, and break easily.

4. They also have high electronegativity, so when they form an ionic bond they tend to take electrons.