Most non-metals are A.) easy to hammer and shape (malleable)
B.) liquid at room temperature
C.) shiny in appearance
D.) poor conductors of heat (insulators)

Astable electron arrangement for an atom is one that does not easily change. how is this arrangement arrived at? a. valence electrons are transferred or shared to create a full outer shell of electrons. b. valence electrons are discarded into space to create a full outer shell of electrons. c. protons (positive charge) pair with valence electrons (negative charge) to create a strong bond. d. outer shells with valence electrons are transferred or shared.