27 Oct 2021
Problem 13b
Page 336
Section: Problems by Topic
Chapter 8: Periodic Properties of the Elements
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27 Oct 2021
Given information
The electronic configuration for the determination of elements as reactive metal or nonmetal is given.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
Metal is an element that has the tendency of losing its valence electrons to get the octet configuration whereas a nonmetal element has the tendency to accept electrons.
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