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State the basis of classification of elements in the Modern Periodic Table. (CBSE 2009)

Elements in modern periodic table are classified into three parts metals, non-metals and metalloids.


Metals- Metals are those elements which donate electrons.


Ex- Na, K, Rb, Mg, Ca


Non-metals- Nono-metals are those elements which accept electrons.


Ex- N, O, F, Cl


Metalloids- Metalloids are those elements which show property of both metals and non-metals.


Ex- B, Si, Ge

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