| − | '''Nonmetals''' are [[elements]] on the [[periodic table of the elements|periodic table]] that do not fit into the description of [[metals]]. The [[metalloids]] or [[semi-metals]] are sometimes considered to be nonmetals. An example of a nonmetal is [[helium]]. | + | '''Nonmetals''' are [[elements]] on the [[periodic table of the elements|periodic table]] that do not fit into the description of [[metal]]s. The [[metalloid]]s or [[semi-metal]]s are sometimes considered to be nonmetals. An example of a nonmetal is [[helium]]. |