Question

Part of the periodic table showing p – block is depicted below. What are the elements shown in the zig – zag boxes called? What is the nature of the elements outside this boundary on the right side of the table?

• A. Transition elements, metalloids
• B. Metalloids, non – metals
• C. Metals, non – metals
• D. Non – metals, noble gases

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Metalloids, non – metals

Answer 2

: Metalloids are shown by the zig – zag boxes and the elements present on the right side of the boundary are non – metals. Metals are present on the left side of the periodic table.