Question

what statement correctly describes the properties of nonmetals? (select all that apply.) lower ionization energy and lower electronegativity higher ionization energy and greater electronegativity malleable and good conductors of electricity in their solid state brittle and poor conductors of electricity in their solid state

Explanation:

Non - metals have higher ionization energy as they tend to gain electrons rather than lose them. They also have greater electronegativity as they attract electrons more strongly. Non - metals are brittle and poor conductors of electricity in their solid state. Metals are malleable and good conductors, which is not a property of non - metals.

Answer:

higher ionization energy and greater electronegativity
brittle and poor conductors of electricity in their solid state