What are properties or characteristics shared by metalloids and nonmetals?

Nonmetals have properties opposite those of the metals. The nonmetals are brittle, not malleable or ductile, poor conductors of both heat and electricity, and tend to gain electrons in chemical reactions. Some nonmetals are liquids. These elements are shown in the following figure.

Polyethylene is a strong synthetic polymer that can be used to make toys and bottles. this makes plastics which are important also to people but sometimes it lead to harmful environmental effects such as global warming if these plastics are burned.