Question

look for chlorine with symbol cl and atomic number 17. is it a metal, nonmetal or metalloid?
metalloid
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metal
nonmetal

Explanation:

In the periodic table, elements to the right - hand side are nonmetals. Chlorine (Cl) with atomic number 17 is in Group 17 and Period 3, which is in the non - metal region.

Answer:

Nonmetal