Question

Part of the periodic table showing p-block is depicted below. What are the elements shown in the zig-zag boxes called? What is the nature of the elements outside this boundary on the right side of the table?

• A. Transition elements, metalloids
• B. Metalloids, non-metals
• C. Metals, non-metals
• D. Non-metals, noble gases

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Metalloids, non-metals

Elements in zig-zag boxes are called metalloids as they both have properties of metals as well as non-metals. And elements outside the metalloids boxes are non-metals as they do not have capability to lose $e^{-}$.