An element ‘Z’ forms the following compounds when it reacts with hydrogen , chlorine, oxygen
and phosphorous.
ZH3,ZCl3, Z2O3 and ZP
Q. Element ‘Z’ is a is metal or non- metal . Give reason.

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The element 'Z' is electropositive in nature and is forming compounds with other non-metals like H, Cl, O and P, therefore the element is a metal.

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An element ‘Z’ forms the following compounds when it reacts with hydrogen , chlorine, oxygen and phosphorous. ZH3,ZCl3, Z2O3 and ZP Q. Element ‘Z’ is a is metal or non- metal . Give reason.

Dear User, The element 'Z' is electropositive in nature and is forming compounds with other non-metals like H, Cl, O and P, therefore the element is a metal.

An element ‘Z’ forms the following compounds when it reacts with hydrogen , chlorine, oxygen
and phosphorous.
ZH3,ZCl3, Z2O3 and ZP
Q. Element ‘Z’ is a is metal or non- metal . Give reason.

Dear User,
The element 'Z' is electropositive in nature and is forming compounds with other non-metals like H, Cl, O and P, therefore the element is a metal.