Chapter 6.1, Problem 4LC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Three broad classes of elements in the periodic table are to be determined.

Concept Introduction :

The periodic table is a columnar structure that organizes different elements into groups based on how they behave.The elements in the periodic table of today are ordered according to the periodic law.The elements are organized in the modern periodic table in increasing order of their atomic number.

Answer to Problem 4LC

Metal, non-metal, and metalloid

Explanation of Solution

The three broad classes of elements are:

Metals

Non-metals

Metalloids

Metallic character decreases across the period while nonmetallic character increases. So, non-metals are found on the periodic table's right side, while metals are found on the periodic table's left. The periodic table shows metalloids as a stairway between metals and nonmetals.

Conclusion

So, based on the metallic properties, elements can be categorized as metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.