An element is discovered that is a solid,has one valence electron,and readily forms a 1+ ion.This element would be correctly classified as a nonmetal.

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Elements that are solids, have one valence electron, and readily form a 1+ ion are typically classified as metals, specifically alkali metals, not nonmetals.

An Element Is Discovered That Is a Solid,has One Valence