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10. Periodic Properties of the Elements - Part 2 of 3

10. Periodic Properties of the Elements - Part 2 of 3

10. Periodic Properties of the Elements / Periodic Trend: Metallic Character / Problem 7

Is gallium a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid? Why?

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

Based on periodic trends, gallium is a metalloid because the element above it in the periodic table is a metalloid

B

Based on periodic trends, gallium is a nonmetal because the element above it in the periodic table is a nonmetal

C

Based on periodic trends, gallium is a metal because the element above it in the periodic table is a metal

D

Based on periodic trends, gallium is a metal because the element above it in the periodic table is a nonmetal

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