Observe the table and identify metals and nonmetals. Select the correct option. Sl.NoSet-1Set-21.Sodium(Na)Oxygen(O)2.Magnesium(Mg)Chlorine(Cl)3.Iron(Fe)Helium(He)4.Gold(Au)Sulphur(S)5.Calcium(Ca)Carbon(C)
A
Set - 1 (Metals) and Set - 2 (nonmetals)
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B
Set - 1 (nonmetals) and Set - 2 (Metals)
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C
Both Sets -1 & 2 are Metals
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D
Both Sets -1 & 2 are nonmetals
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Solution
The correct option is ASet - 1 (Metals) and Set - 2 (nonmetals) Most metals are solids (except Mercury [Hg] - liquid) and have high melting points. Most nonmetals are solids and gases (except Bromine [Br] - liquid). Sodium, Magnesium, Iron, Gold and Calcium are metals. Oxygen, Chlorine, Helium, Sulphur and Carbon are nonmetals.