JAMB Chemistry 2019 Question 8

Question 8

Periodic Table

Use the section of the periodic table below to answer this question.
Which letter represents a non-metal that is a solid at room temperature?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.T
  2. B.R
  3. C.J
  4. D.X
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Answer: A (T)

Explanation

T has atomic number 16, which is sulphur: a yellow solid non-metal. J (oxygen) is a gas and R (aluminium) is a metal.