Question

Watch all the terms that apply to each element. Some terms may apply to more than one element.

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a. Phosphorus
b. Fluorine
c. Potassium
d. Iron

Answer 1

Phosphorus is a nonmetal and a post-transition metal, fluorine is a nonmetal and a halogen, potassium is a metal and an alkali metal, and iron is a metal and a transition metal.

Step-by-step explanation:

The terms that apply to each element are as follows:

• Phosphorus: Nonmetal, post-transition metal
• Fluorine: Nonmetal, halogen
• Potassium: Metal, alkali metal
• Iron: Metal, transition metal

These classifications are based on the periodic table. Phosphorus is a nonmetal and a post-transition metal. Fluorine is a nonmetal and a halogen. Potassium is a metal and an alkali metal. Iron is a metal and a transition metal.