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7 May, 07:23

an atom of element Y has an electronic structure of 2.8.5. Would the element Y be a metal or non-metal? Explain your answer

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  1. 7 May, 07:35
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    non-metal

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    The element has 5 electrons on last energy level, so given element is non-metal. Most Metals have 1 or 2 electrons on the last level.
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