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(a) Electropositive nature of the element increases down the group and decreases across the period.
(b) Electronegativity of the element decreases down the group and increases across the period.
(c) Atomic size increases down the group and decreases across the period.
(d) Metallic character increases down the group and decreases across the period.
On the basis of the above trends of the periodic table, answer the following about the elements with atomic number 3 to 9.
Name the element which is a metalloid.


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  • Among the elements with atomic numbers 3 to 9, the element with atomic number 5 (Boron) is a metalloid.
  • Boron (B) is a metalloid because it has characteristics of both metals and non-metal.
  • Hence, the correct answer is Boron.

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