Question

An element has atomic number is 12.state whether it is a metal (or) non metal why​

Answer 1

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Answer:

Magnesium has the atomic number 12.

Magnesium has high melting and boiling point to overcome and break strong electrostatic forces of attraction between positively charged cations and negatively charged delocalised sea of electrons. Because it possesses the following properties , it is considered a metal.

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Answer 2

Answer:

magnesium it is a metal

Explanation:

Because it is located in 2nd group and 3nd period element.it has high melting point and high boiling point .it follows this properties .so it is a metal