Chemistry
Grade-9
Easy

Question

Which of the following is a property of a non-metal?

  1. Conducts electricity and heats well
  2. Can be hammered into thin sheets
  3. Is brittle and breaks easily
  4. Has a shiny, metallic luster

hintHint:

Non metals are brittle.

The correct answer is: Is brittle and breaks easily


    • Non metals do not conduct heat and electricity.
    • Non metals cannot be hammered into sheets.
    • Non metals are brittle and breaks easily.
    • Non metals has shiny, metallic luster.

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