The correct response is:
B metals; nonmetals
The stair-step line in the periodic table typically separates metals (to the left) from nonmetals (to the right).
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Question
Consider the elements in the periodic table. The stair-step line between the pink squares and the yellow squares separates the ___________ (pink) from the _____________ (yellow).
Responses
A gases; solidsgases; solids
B metals; nonmetalsmetals; nonmetals
C nonmetals; metalsnonmetals; metals
D reactive; nonreactivereactive; nonreactive
1 answer
The correct response is:
B metals; nonmetals
The stair-step line in the periodic table typically separates metals (to the left) from nonmetals (to the right).