Write the name of element and classify it as a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid. K

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Write the name of element and classify it as a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid. K

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Given elemental symbol is K.

Is it a metal or nonmetal or metalloid?

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Chemical characteristics of metals:

Metals are highly electro positive in nature that means they lose electrons easily and become cations.

They act as good reducing agents.(Can reduce the other reactants).

Example: Group IA elements like Li, Na, etc.

Transition metals like copper ,gold etc.

 

Non metals are electronegative in nature.

They gain electrons easily and become anions.

Example: Fluorine, chlorine etc.

 

Metalloids have both the characteristics of metals and non metals.

Example: Arsenic, silicon, selenium etc.

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