properties of non - metals 2 Flashcards
1
Q
what does malleable mean?
A
a metal which can be made or pressed into shape without breaking or shattering
2
Q
what are the forces of particles of a non - metal like?
A
very weak
3
Q
what does this mean?
A
melt and boil very, very easily
4
Q
at a room temperature, what does a non - metal become?
A
gases or solids
5
Q
what non - metal stays as a liquid?
A
bromine
6
Q
how many non - metals are magnetic?
A
very few, for example: iron, nickel and cobalt
7
Q
are non - metals magnetic?
A
most are not magnetic
8
Q
what do non - metals react with to make oxides?
A
oxygen
9
Q
what happens when a non - metal oxide is added to water?
A
the solution formed has a pH which also means it is acidic
10
Q
what does this mean?
A
non - metal oxides react with bases to make salt and water
