can you tell whether an element is a metal or non metal based on its group number in the periodic table? why or why not?​

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Answer:

Yes, Because elements to the left of the line are considered metals. Elements just to the right of the line exhibit properties of both metals and nonmetals and are termed metalloids or semimetals. Elements to the far right of the periodic table are nonmetals.

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