Question

How to find which is metal and non-metal in periodic table?

Answer 1

Answer:

Check for the valence electrons by writing the electronic configuration.

If it has 1,2,3 valence electrons,it is a metal.

If it has 4,5,6,7 valence electrons, it is a non metal.

If it has 8 valence electrons, it is a noble gas.

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Explanation:

Answer 2

Metals are located on the left of the periodic table, and nonmetals are located on the upper right.