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Nonmetals — Quiz

Question 4 • Physical Science

What is the most likely reason that nonmetals are electrical insulators?

Answer
A
Since all nonmetals have valence shells that are full, they hold electrons tightly to avoid changing.
B
Since valence shells are mostly empty in nonmetal atoms, the atoms attract and hold any electrons they can in order to fill their valence shells.
C
Since all nonmetals have valence shells that are completely empty, they do not attract or release any electrons.
D
Since valence shells in nonmetal atoms are almost full, the atoms attract electrons and hold them tightly to fill their valence shells.
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