MCQ
The characteristics of elements $X, Y$ and $Z$ with atomic numbers, respectively, $33,53$ and $83$ are :
  • A
    $X$ and $Y$ are metalloids and $Z$ is a metal.
  • $X$ is a metalloid, $Y$ is a non-metal and $Z$ is a metal.
  • C
    $X , Y$ and $Z$ are metals.
  • D
    $X$ and $Z$ are non-metals and $Y$ is a metalloid

Answer

Correct option: B.
$X$ is a metalloid, $Y$ is a non-metal and $Z$ is a metal.
b
$X ={ }_{33} As \rightarrow$ Metalloid

$Y ={ }_{53} I \rightarrow$ Nonmetal

$Z ={ }_{83} Bi \rightarrow$ Metal

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