Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Nonmetals

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?

• A)shiny
• B)malleable
• C)good conductors of heat
• D)low melting points
• E)good conductors of electricity

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Definitions:

Control Group

In experimental research, the group of participants that does not receive the experimental treatment, used as a baseline to compare the effects of the treatment on the experimental group.

Confound

A variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables in an experiment, making it difficult to determine the exact effect of the independent variable.

Critical Thinking

Making reasoned judgments about claims.

Negative Correlation

Negative Correlation describes a relationship between two variables where as one variable increases, the other decreases, indicating an inverse association.