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Periodic Table and Periodicity: Mixed MCQ

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Question

Non-metals are generally found in which part of the periodic table?
  1. A
    Top-right
    Correct
  2. B
    Bottom-left
  3. C
    Centre (transition metals)
  4. D
    Group 1

Correct answer

Top-right

Explanation

Non-metals are concentrated in the top-right of the periodic table (high electronegativity, high IE). Metals are bottom-left. Metalloids form a staircase between them.