Question

how can we decide that the element is metal or non-metal

Answer 1

you have know the properties of that element

Answer 2

1 . write the electronic configuration of the element .
2. if the outermost shell has 1 - 4 electrons , it is a metal .
3 . if the outermost shell has 5 - 7 electrons , it is a non metal .....
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