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even though hydrogen is to the left of the staircase, it is a-
metalloid
nonmetal
metal
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how to identify metals nonmetals and metalloids on the periodic table
learn about the metals, nonmetals, and metalloids and the periodic table. the metals are found on the left and the nonmetals are found on the right. video guide 00:00 introduction to metals,nonmetals and metalloids 00:28 location of the metals on periodic table 00:43 alkali metals 00:53 earth metals 01:04 transition metals 01:15 lanthanides 01:26 properties of metals 01:51 location of nonmetals

Explanation:

Hydrogen is a non - metal despite its position on the left of the staircase on the periodic table. It has properties characteristic of non - metals such as being a gas at room temperature and having a high electronegativity compared to metals.

Answer:

B. Nonmetal