Which of the following groups contains metals, non-metals and metalloids?
A
Group 17
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B
Group 14
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C
Group 13
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D
Group 12
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Solution
The correct option is B Group 14 Group 14 (carbon family) contains metals (tin and lead), non-metals (carbon and silicon) and metalloid (germanium). On moving down the group, metallic character increases.