Element Z has the following properties:
A.silvery-white solid at room temperature
B.malleable
C.used as a catalyst
D.conducts electricity
Element Z can be classified as a ________ and will be found ________ the zigzag line of the periodic table.
A)metal;along side of
B)metalloid;along side of
C)non-metal;to the right of
D)non-metal;along side of
E)metal;to the left of

Question

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The properties listed (silvery-white solid at room temperature, malleable, used as a catalyst, conducts electricity) are characteristic of metals. Metals are found to the left of the zigzag line on the periodic table.

Element Z Has the Following Properties