Chapter 11, Problem 3ALQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The fact which accounts that the line separates the metals form the nonmetals in the periodic table is downward to the right instead of horizontal or vertical should be explained.

Concept Introduction:

An arrangement of chemical elements in table form in which they are arranged on the basis of atomic number, chemical properties and electronic configuration is known as periodic table. The elements which are arranged according to the atomic number, present in row whereas elements with similar chemical properties are present in columns.