Q.6. The position of three elements A, B and C in the Periodic Table are shown below –
Group 16 Group 17
- -
- A
- -
B C
(a) State whether A is a metal or non-metal.
As we know in the periodic table, group 3 - group 12 are transition metal and group 13 to group 16 are metalloid.and then there are halogens in 17 groups.
A is in group 17 so it is a non-metal.