12. For each of the following elements, use the tables on the inside cover of the book to give the chemical symbol, atomic number, and group number of each element, and to specify whether each element is a metal, metalloid (semi-metal), or nonmetal. NAME SYMBOL ATOMIC # GROUP # Metal/Non-Metal or Metalloid a. Lithium b. Arsenic c. Radon d. Radium e. Germanium

12. For each of the following elements, use the tables on the inside cover of the book to give the chemical symbol, atomic number, and group number of each element, and to specify whether each element is a metal, metalloid (semi-metal), or nonmetal. NAME SYMBOL ATOMIC # GROUP # Metal/Non-Metal or Metalloid a. Lithium b. Arsenic c. Radon d. Radium e. Germanium

Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337399425

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter4: Chemical Foundations: Elements, Atoms, And Ions

Section: Chapter Questions

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