Question

1. of the following elements k, cu, li, and s, which is a nonmetal?

a) k

b) cu

c) li

d) s

Explanation:

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Identify the classification of each element

• Potassium (\(\text{K}\)): Alkali metal (Group 1)
• Copper (\(\text{Cu}\)): Transition metal (Group 11)
• Lithium (\(\text{Li}\)): Alkali metal (Group 1)
• Sulfur (\(\text{S}\)): Nonmetal (Group 16)

Determine the nonmetal among the choices

• \(\text{S}\) is the only nonmetal.

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<mcq-correct>(D) S</mcq-correct>
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Answer:

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• Potassium (\(\text{K}\)): Alkali metal (Group 1)
• Copper (\(\text{Cu}\)): Transition metal (Group 11)
• Lithium (\(\text{Li}\)): Alkali metal (Group 1)
• Sulfur (\(\text{S}\)): Nonmetal (Group 16)

Determine the nonmetal among the choices

• \(\text{S}\) is the only nonmetal.

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