Question

The element with atomic number 14 is hard and forms acidic oxide and a covalent halide. To which of the following categories does the element belong?

• A. Metal
• B. Metalloid
• C. Non $-$ metal
• D. Left $-$ hand side element

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Metalloid

Atomic number 14 is for Silicon element which is a metalloid and exhibits properties of both metals and non-metals. It has 4 electrons in its valence shell so tends to form covalent acidic oxide like non-metals.