Question

Write a short note on the zig-zag line in the modern periodic table.

Answer 1

(i) A zig-zag line is shown in the p-block of the periodic table.

(ii) The zig-zag line shows the three traditional types of elements metals, non-metals, and metalloids.

(iii) The metalloid elements lie on the border of this zig-zag line.

(iv) All the metals lie on the left side of the zig-zag line.

(v) All the non-metals lie on the right side of the zig-zag line.