nonmetal; element that typically lacks metallic properties
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nonmetal; chemical element that generally lacks metallic luster, malleability, and good thermal/electrical conductivity
neutralA basic term in chemistry, usually taught alongside '金属' (metal). Most nonmetals are gases or solids at room temperature (except bromine, which is liquid).
Yǎng氧
hé和
liú硫
dōu都
shì是
diǎn典
xíng型
de的
fēi非
jīn金
shǔ属
yuán元
sù素
。
Oxygen and sulfur are both typical nonmetal elements.
Huà化
xué学
kè课
shàng上
，
lǎo老
shī师
zhèng正
zài在
jiǎng讲
jiě解
jīn金
shǔ属
yǔ与
fēi非
jīn金
shǔ属
de的
qū区
bié别
。
In chemistry class, the teacher is explaining the differences between metals and nonmetals.
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Qīng氢
shì是
fēi非
jīn金
shǔ属
zhōng中
mì密
dù度
zuì最
xiǎo小
de的
yuán元
sù素
。
Hydrogen is the element with the lowest density among nonmetals.