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Given element:    

Write the name of the above element and Classify it as a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid.

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Elements are classified into metals, nonmetals, and metalloids on the basis of ease by which they can gain or lose electrons.

 

The elements which can easily lose their valence electrons are known metals.

The elements which have high electron affinities that as the ability to gain electrons are known as nonmetals.

 

The elements which have intermediate properties between metals and nonmetals are known as metalloids.

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Principles of Chemistry Molecular Approach
3rd Edition, 2014
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ISBN: 9780321971944

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