The element with atomic number 14 is hard and forms acidic oxide and a

1.	The element with atomic number 14 is hard and forms acidic oxide and a covalent halide. To which of the following categories does the element belong? (a) Metal (b) Metalloid (c) Non-metal (d) Left-hand side element
Answer» The answer is (b) Metalloid Element with atomic no. 14 is Silicon and is a metalloid. It forms acidic oxide , thus behaving as a non- metal and also forms covalent halide, thus acting as a metal.

The element with atomic number 14 is hard and forms acidic oxide and a covalent halide. To which of the following categories does the element belong? (a) Metal (b) Metalloid (c) Non-metal (d) Left-hand side element

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The answer is (b) Metalloid

Element with atomic no. 14 is Silicon and is a metalloid.
It forms acidic oxide , thus behaving as a non- metal and also forms covalent halide, thus acting as a metal.