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Nonmetallic Elements

Nonmetallic elements, also known as nonmetals, are a group of chemical elements that lack the typical characteristics of metals. They are mainly poor conductors of heat and electricity, have low melting and boiling points, and are generally brittle.

Sample Sentences:

1. The periodic table categorizes elements into metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.
2. Oxygen, nitrogen, and chlorine are examples of nonmetallic elements commonly found in the atmosphere.
3. Carbon, a nonmetallic element, is the basis of organic chemistry and forms the foundations of life.
4. Sulfur, another nonmetallic element, releases a distinct odor when burned.

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