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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:
B
The element with atomic number (Z) = 14 is silicon (Si). It is a metalloid
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