Which of the following is a nonmetal?
A) lithium, Li, Z = 3
B) bromine, Br, Z = 35
C) mercury, Hg, Z = 80
D) bismuth, Bi, Z = 83
E) sodium, Na, Z = 11

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Nonmetals are typically found on the right side of the periodic table, whereas metals are on the left. Bromine, with a Z number of 35, is located in the nonmetal group 17 (or 7A), making it the only nonmetal among the options given.

Which of the Following Is a Nonmetal