The modern periodic table is also classified into metals, non-metals and metalloids.
Metals
Metals are electropositive as they form bonds by losing electrons.
In general cases, oxides of metals are basic in nature.
Examples: Includes iron, copper, silver, mercury, lead, aluminum, gold, platinum, zinc, nickel and tin.
Non-metals
Nonmetals are electronegative as they form bonds by gaining electrons.
In general cases, oxides of non-metals are acidic in nature.
Metalloids
The elements which show the properties of both metals and nonmetals are called metalloids or semimetals.
For example – Boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, tellurium and polonium.
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