What is a Non-Metal in the Periodic Table?
Non-metals don't conduct electricity well and are found on the right side of the Periodic Table. Some well-known ones are hydrogen, nitrogen, and chlorine.
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Simple answer, non-metals are the elements that aren't metals. You'll find them on the right side of the Periodic Table.
Non-metals are elements found primarily on the right side of the Periodic Table. They are poor conductors of heat and electricity, tend to be brittle in solid form, and often have higher electronegativities. Common examples include oxygen (O), carbon (C), and sulfur (S).
Non-metals are usually gases or brittle solids that don't conduct heat or electricity well. Think of stuff like oxygen, nitrogen, and helium.
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