Properties of Nonmetals Located to the right of the stair step line.

Properties of Nonmetals The nonmetals exist in all three of the states of matter at room temperature: gases (such as oxygen), liquids (such as bromine), and solids (such as carbon). fluorine sulfur

Properties of Nonmetals not able to conduct electricity or heat very well. much lower melting and boiling points than metals. not nearly as dense as metals.

Properties of Nonmetals Have no metallic luster, and do not reflect light. Are very brittle, and cannot be rolled into wires or pounded into sheets. Sulfur powder

Hydrogen The Group 1 Nonmetal Most of the hydrogen found in the world is found in water.

Properties of Metalloids Metalloids are located on the staircase line, dividing metals from non metals.

Properties of Metalloids Have a mixture of metallic and nonmetallic properties. Semi-conductors: Can conduct heat and electricity to some extent.