Which of the following does NOT describe a nonmetal?
A) tend to gain electrons
B) found in the upper right hand corner of the periodic table
C) poor conductor of electricity
D) relatively unreactive
E) poor conductor of heat

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Nonmetals have a tendency to gain electrons and are found in the upper right hand corner of the periodic table. They are typically poor conductors of electricity and heat, but they can be reactive depending on the specific nonmetal. Therefore, option D, which states that nonmetals are relatively unreactive, does not describe a nonmetal.

Which of the Following Does NOT Describe a Nonmetal