Question

1. give one elemental symbol for each of the following

______ a representative nonmetal
______ a representative metal
none a nonrepresentative nonmetal
______ a nonrepresentative metal

Explanation:

Representative non - metals are found in groups 13 - 17 (excluding group 12 transition metals). For example, nitrogen (N) is a common representative non - metal. Representative metals are in groups 1, 2 and the part of groups 13 - 17 that are metals, such as sodium (Na). Non - representative non - metals include noble gases like helium (He). Non - representative metals are transition metals, for example, iron (Fe).

Answer:

1. N
2. Na
3. He
4. Fe