Chemistry
Element P has atomic number 19. To which group and period, does P belong? Is it a metal or a non-metal? Why?
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Answer
1A group and 4th period.
P is metal because its electronic configuration is 2,8,8,1 and it belongs to the group of alkali metals.
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