Chapter 11, Problem 81E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The property of atoms of an element that determines the element is a metal rather than a nonmetal is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The elements which have a tendency to lose electrons are called metals. The elements which have no tendency to lose electrons are called nonmetal. The metallic character of elements decreases from left to right across the period and the metallic character of elements increases from up to down in a group.