Which of the following groups of elements are likely to have substances that have both metallic...
Question:
Which of the following groups of elements are likely to have substances that have both metallic and non-metallic properties?
- Actinides
- Group 18
- Lanthanides
- Group 14
Metallic and Non-metallic:
The elements which have the tendency to lose their electrons behave as metals and show metallic properties. The elements which have the tendency to gain electrons behave as non-metals and show non-metallic properties
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View this answer- Actinides:
They comprises 15 elements with atomic number from 89-103. They are metals and commonly known as earth metals. Thus, they show metallic...
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