What are Nonmetals?

A nonmetal is an element that does not exhibit the typical properties of metals. Nonmetals are typically more reactive than metals and tend to form covalent bonds with other atoms, rather than forming ionic bonds like metals do.

Some common nonmetals include:

* Hydrogen (H)
* Carbon (C)
* Nitrogen (N)
* Oxygen (O)
* Fluorine (F)
* Neon (Ne)
* Helium (He)

These elements are often found in the nonmetal column of the periodic table, which is located on the left side of the table. Nonmetals tend to be more brittle and less dense than metals, and they often have a higher melting point than metals. They also tend to be more reactive than metals and can form a wide variety of compounds with other elements.

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