Question

how would the placement of nonmetals on the periodic table of elements be best described?
o a. they are located in the separated bottom two rows.
o b. they are located in the upper right corner.
o c. they are located in the bottom left corner.
o d. they are located in the middle.

Explanation:

• In the periodic table of elements, non - metals are mainly located in the upper right corner.
• The separated bottom two rows are the lanthanides and actinides (mostly metals).
• The bottom left corner is dominated by metals (such as alkali metals and alkaline earth metals).
• The middle of the periodic table has transition metals.

Answer:

B. They are located in the upper right corner.