Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the location of most metalloids on the periodic table?
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Periodic Table: Classifications
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Which group of elements is located between the metals and the nonmetals on the periodic table?
A
Halogens
B
Noble gases
C
Metalloids
D
Alkali metals
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Understand the layout of the periodic table: metals are generally found on the left and center, nonmetals on the right side.
Identify the groups mentioned: Halogens and Noble gases are nonmetals located on the right side of the periodic table, while Alkali metals are metals located on the far left.
Recognize that the elements located between metals and nonmetals are called metalloids, which have properties intermediate between metals and nonmetals.
Recall that metalloids are found along the 'stair-step' line that divides metals and nonmetals on the periodic table.
Conclude that the group of elements located between metals and nonmetals is the metalloids.
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