Question

magnesium is a
metal
metalloid
non - metal
none of these

Explanation:

Magnesium (Mg) is an element in the periodic table. Metals are elements that typically have properties like conductivity, malleability, and ductility. Magnesium shows metallic properties such as being a good conductor of electricity and heat, and it is malleable. Metalloids have properties intermediate between metals and non - metals (e.g., silicon). Non - metals (e.g., oxygen) have properties opposite to metals in many aspects (poor conductors, brittle). Since magnesium has metallic properties, it is classified as a metal.

Answer:

metal