(a)
Interpretation:
The group 3A element needs to be identified having an unsual low melting point.
Concept introduction:
The group 3 element is boron family. They have 3 valence electrons in the outermost shell. This group contains semi-metals or non-metals.
(b)
Interpretation:
The group 3A element needs to be identified which is most electronegative.
Concept introduction:
The group 3 element is boron family. They have 3 valence electrons in the outermost shell. This group contains semi-metals or non-metals.
(c)
Interpretation:
The group 3A element needs to be identified which extremely toxic.
Concept introduction:
The group 3 element is boron family. They have 3 valence electrons in the outermost shell. This group contains semi-metals or non-metals.
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