If a non-metal is added to the interstitial sites of a metal, then the metal becomes

Addition of non-metals like B and C to the interstitial sites of a transition metal results the metal

Define metallic hydride or interstitial hydrides.

The interstitial compounds of transition metals are than the metal itself.

The metal that forms interstitial nitride is

Examine the elements of the third period and classify them as metals or non-metals. Comment on the metallic and non-metallic character of the third period. Name the most metallic element and non-metallic element of this period.

Assertion : In ZnO, the excess Zn^(2+) ions are present in interstitial sites. Reason : Metal excess crystals have either missing cation or anion in interstitial site.

What are metals and non – metals ?