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| − | '''Nonmetals''' are [[elements]] on the [[ | + | '''Nonmetals''' are [[elements]] on the [[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]]. |
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Revision as of 03:52, September 21, 2007
Nonmetals are elements on the 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.