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Periodic Classification of Elements — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10SciencePeriodic Classification of Elements1 Mark
Question
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?
  1. Metal.
  2. Metalloid.
  3. Non-metal.
  4. Left-hand side element.
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Answer

  1. Metalloid.

Solution: The element with atomic number (Z) = 14 is silicon (Si). It is a metalloid.

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