Which Element Is in a Family That Contains a Metal

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which element is in a family that contains a metal, a nonmetal, and a metalloid?

• A) chlorine
• B) nitrogen
• C) iodine
• D) none of these
• E) calcium

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Disconfirming Instances

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