Question

2 questions.

An element is described as a shiny black solid with 3 valence electrons and 2 energy levels.
What is the name of the element? Is it a metal, nonmetal, or a metalloid?

Answer 1

The correct answer is - Boron, a metalloid.

Step-by-step explanation:

Boron is a metalloid element that has a crystalline shiny black appearance. It is found in solid-state in nature, It is also a micronutrient for the humans. It is placed in the second period of the periodic table of elements.

The electronic configuration of the boron element is - 1s2, 2s2, 2p1, as it is clear that they have 3 valence electrons in their outer shell, and by electronic configuration, it is clear that they are in 2 energy level (2).

Thus, the correct answer is - Boron, a metalloid.