What element is located in the metallic area of the periodic table, but has mainly non-metallic properties?

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What element is located in the metallic area of the periodic table, but has mainly non-metallic properties?

2007-06-18 11:52:35 · 3 answers · asked by ^ Cho-chan ^ 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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I think that you mean hydrogen. Humans put it in group IA of the Periodic Table, because it is "above" Li, Na, etc. But 8n other Periodic Tables, it is in group VIIa, above F, Cl, etc., because it can form hydrides, H-. Also, it is a gas, LOL>

2007-06-18 12:00:26 · answer #1 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The first that comes to mind is silicon. It is often called a semi-metal, or semi-conductor.

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Don't listen to me. Steves right.

2007-06-18 12:00:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

im guessing you mean mercury

2007-06-18 11:59:51 · answer #3 · answered by a rob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋