Questions: Potassium is a and chlorine is a
(A) metal, nonmetal
(B) metal, metal
(C) metal, metalloid
(D) metalloid, nonmetal
(E) nonmetal, metal
Transcript text: Potassium is a $\qquad$ and chlorine is a $\qquad$
(A) metal, nonmetal
(B) metal, metal
(C) metal, metalloid
(D) metalloid, nonmetal
(E) nonmetal, metal
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Nature of Potassium
Potassium (K) is an element found in Group 1 of the periodic table, which is known as the alkali metals group. Elements in this group are characterized by their metallic properties.
Step 2: Identify the Nature of Chlorine
Chlorine (Cl) is an element found in Group 17 of the periodic table, which is known as the halogens group. Elements in this group are characterized by their nonmetallic properties.
Step 3: Match the Descriptions to the Options
Given that potassium is a metal and chlorine is a nonmetal, we need to find the option that matches this description.