Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

What is the position of non-metals in the periodic table?

Options:

Bottom of the table

On the right side

On the left side

Top period

Correct Answer:

On the right side

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. On the right side.

Non-metals are typically positioned on the right side

In the periodic table, non-metals are predominantly located on the right side, towards the upper-right corner. They are separated from the metals by a diagonal line starting from boron (B) to astatine (At). Non-metals include elements such as hydrogen (H), helium (He), carbon (C), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), fluorine (F), neon (Ne), and others.