MCQ
The element with atomic number 14 is hard and forms acidic oxide and a covalent halide. To which of the following categories does the element belong?
- AMetal.
- ✓Metalloid.
- CNon-metal.
- DLeft-hand side element.
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Metalloid.
The element with atomic number (Z) = 14 is silicon (Si). It is a metalloid.
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