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What is the purpose of the stairstep pattern on the periodic table of the elements?

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Answer: The bold staircase in the periodic table allows us to classify which elements are metalloids.

Explanation: Additionally, it acts like a "divider" that allows us to properly distinguish the metals from the non-metals in the periodic table.

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