Nonmetal (Noun)
Meaning
A chemical element lacking typical metallic properties.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Carbon is a nonmetal that is capable of forming a wide variety of compounds.
- The nonmetal elements are typically found in the upper right corner of the periodic table.
- Nitrogen is a nonmetal that exists as a diatomic molecule at room temperature.
- Some nonmetal elements, such as chlorine and iodine, are highly reactive.
- Sulfur is a yellow nonmetal that is used in the production of matches.