Question 7 (1 point
What is the general pattern seen in the periodic table that helps a person quickly identify if an element is a nonmetal? (Where are nonmetals
generally found on the periodic table?)
Well, the simple is that metals will be located on the left side of the periodic table and non metals will be located on the right side. But, what you can do is whatever elements is located on the LEFT side of the STAIRCASE (where the metalloids are) are considered METALS and the elements to the RIGHT of the staircase are NONMETALS and the elements that are touching the staircase are metalloids. Also Hydrogen is a NONMETAL, yes it’s located to the left BUT it’s a no metals because it has the properties/requirements of a nonmetal. Another element I’ll like to mention is Aluminum. Aluminum is touching the staircase BUT it is not a metalloid. It is a metal.
