Identify the element that is a nonmetal,a gas,and has an elemental symbol that starts with the letter "A."
A)Ac
B)Ar
C)Au
D)Al
E)none of the above

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The only element that fits all three criteria is Ar, which is a nonmetal, a gas, and has an elemental symbol starting with A. Ac (actinium) is a metal, Au (gold) is a metal, and Al (aluminum) is a metalloid.

Identify the Element That Is a Nonmetal,a Gas,and Has an Elemental