Question
Part of the periodic table showing $$p$$ - block is depicted below. What are
the elements shown in the zig-zag boxes called? What is the nature of
the elements outside this boundary on the right side of the table?
A.
Transition elements, metalloids
B.
Metalloids, non-metals
C.
Metals, non-metals
D.
Non-metals, noble gases
Answer :
Metalloids, non-metals
Solution :
Metalloids are shown by the zig-zag boxes and the elements present on the right side of the boundary are nonmetals. Metals are present on the left side of the periodic table.