Question

Part of the periodic table showing p-block is depicted below.What are the elements shown in the zig-zag boxes called?What is the nature of the elements outside this boundary on the right side of the table?

A. Transition elements,metalloids
B. Metalloids,non-metals
C. Metals,non-metals
D. Non-metals,noble gases

Answer 1

Correct Answer - B
Metalloids are shown by the zig-zag boxes and the elements present on the right side of the boundary are non-metals.Metals are present on the left side of the periodic table.