Question

the model of the periodic table below shows the locations of four elements. a student is asked to identify an element that is a pale - yellow brittle solid and does not conduct electricity. at which location in this periodic table would the element most likely be found? 1 2 3 4

Explanation:

• Location 1: Elements in this area (left - side of the periodic table, mainly metals). Metals are good conductors of electricity and are usually malleable (not brittle).
• Location 2: Transition metals. Transition metals are also good conductors of electricity and are malleable.
• Location 3: Metalloids or some metals. Metalloids have some metallic and non - metallic properties, but still, the description of a pale - yellow brittle solid that does not conduct electricity is more characteristic of non - metals.
• Location 4: Non - metals. Non - metals are often poor conductors of electricity. Sulfur (a non - metal) is a pale - yellow brittle solid.

Answer:

4