Nonmetals

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-018924",
  "term": "Nonmetals",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A chemical element that is not classed as a metal because it does not exhibit most of the typical metallic properties. An element that, in general, is characterized chemically by the ability to form anions, acidic oxides and acids, and stable compounds with hydrogen.",
  "references": [
    "IRS Coal Excise Tax - Appendix I, Glossary of Mining Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/nonmetals/"
}