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The element with atomic number 14 is har...

The element with atomic number 14 is hard and forms acidic oxide and a covalent halide. To which of the following categories does the element belong ?

A

Metal

B

Metalloid

C

Non-metal

D

Left-hand side element

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The correct Answer is:
C
Its outermost shell has 4 electrons. So, it is an non-metal. Non-metal form acidic oxide and by sharing of electron with halogen, it form covalent halide.
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