Chapter 3, Problem 25E

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

Whether metal or nonmetal possess the property of dull powder is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

An element is the basic unit of a substance that cannot be broken down into smaller units. An element can be classified as metal, nonmetal, or metalloid. A metalloid has the properties that are intermediate between metals and nonmetals. A metal possesses certain characteristic properties like malleability, ductility, shiny appearance, and so on. On the other hand, a nonmetal can be characterized by its peculiar properties like brittleness, low density, low melting point, and so on.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Whether metal or nonmetal possess the property of colorless gas is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

An element is the basic unit of a substance that cannot be broken down into smaller units. An element can be classified as metal, nonmetal, or metalloid. A metalloid has the properties that are intermediate between metals and nonmetals. A metal possesses certain characteristic properties like malleability, ductility, shiny appearance, and so on. On the other hand, a nonmetal can be characterized by its peculiar properties like brittleness, low density, low melting point, and so on.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

Whether metal or nonmetal possesses the property of high density is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

An element is the basic unit of a substance that cannot be broken down into smaller units. An element can be classified as metal, nonmetal, or metalloid. A metalloid has the properties that are intermediate between metals and nonmetals. A metal possesses certain characteristic properties like malleability, ductility, shiny appearance, and so on. On the other hand, a nonmetal can be characterized by its peculiar properties like brittleness, low density, low melting point, and so on.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

Whether metal or nonmetal possesses the property of reaction with metals is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

An element is the basic unit of a substance that cannot be broken down into smaller units. An element can be classified as metal, nonmetal, or metalloid. A metalloid has the properties that are intermediate between metals and nonmetals. A metal possesses certain characteristic properties like malleability, ductility, shiny appearance, and so on. On the other hand, a nonmetal can be characterized by its peculiar properties like brittleness, low density, low melting point, and so on.