A substance is present in the gaseous state at room temperature. Which of the following best explains the probable position of the substance in the periodic table?

It is between groups 1 to 12 because it is a metal.

It is between groups 13 to 18 because it is a metal.

It is between groups 1 to 12 because it is a non-metal.

It is between groups 13 to 18 because it is a non-metal.

Answer: The correct answer is it is between groups 13 to 18 because it is a non-metal.

Explanation:

The elements in the periodic table is classified as metals and non-metals.

Metals are the elements which loose electrons. They are present from group 1 to group 12 of the periodic table. They are generally solid at room temperatures. For Example: Sodium, Calcium etc ...

Non-metals are the elements which gain electrons. They are present from group 13 to group 18 of the periodic table. They are generally gases at room temperatures. For Example: Fluorine, Oxygen etc ...

Hence, the correct answer is it is between groups 13 to 18 because it is a non-metal.

D.) It is between groups 13 to 18 because it is a non-metal.

Explanation:

Here we can see the periodic table and what each element is.

It is a non - metal because it is gaseous.