Nonmetals are found on the right of the periodic table and tend to gain electrons.
There are 17 nonmetals
Hydrogen
Helium
Lithium
Beryllium
Boron
Carbon
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Fluorine
Neon
Chlorine
Argon
Phosphorus
Sulfur
Selenium
Bromine
Krypton
They range from brittle solids to gasses at room temperature. Because their outer shells are filled with electrons they tend to gain electrons.
Nonmetals share these properties
Low density
Poor conductors of heat and electricity
Not malleable or ductile
Brittle solids or gasses at room temperature
React with metals to form salts
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