Which properties are most common in nonmetals

High ionization energies
High electronegativities
Poor thermal conductors
Poor electrical conductors
Brittle solids—not malleable or ductile
Little or no metallic luster
Gain electrons easily
Dull, not metallic-shiny, although they may be colorful
Lower melting points and boiling point than the metals

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