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ouiniicaidnetaneeharactervaryina Broup) The atomic number of an element is 14. Examine if this elementwill have metallic properties or not. Give reason to justify youranswer |
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Answer» As we go down the group the atomic number increases and it changes from nonmetals to metals. Elements of group 14 like Carbon and silicon exhibit the characteristics of non-metals. Germanium possesses intermediate characteristics of metals and non-metals i.e. metalloids and tin and lead are metals. The appearances and structures prove the metallic characteristics of these elements. |
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