Metals and Non-metals: Material Properties, Concepts ...
The physical properties of non – metals are : The solid non-metals are brittle or dull and soft as they can be broken down into a powdery substance or mass on tapping down with the hammer. Few examples are Coal and Sulphur. However, Diamond is an exception as it is the hardest non-metal. Non – metals may be either solids, liquids, or gases.