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How can you identify that the given substance is a metal or nonmetal​

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Answer: The metals are to the left of the line (except for hydrogen, which is a nonmetal), the nonmetals are to the right of the line, and the elements immediately adjacent to the line are the metalloids.

Explanation:
When elements combine to form compounds, there are two major types of bonding that can result.
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