question_answer 45)

  The element with atomic number 14 is hard and forms acidic oxide and a covalent halide. To which of the following categories does the element belong? (a) Metal                             (b) Metalloid                      (c) Non-metal                    (d)Left-hand side element

Answer:

                  (c) Its outermost shell has 4 electrons. So, it is a non-metal. Non-metal forms acidic oxide and by sharing of electrons with halogen, it forms covalent halide.