Question detail
How does the atomic structure of an element influence its classification as a metal or non-metal?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The periodic table
Question
- A. Elements with a tendency to lose electrons are metals.
- B. Elements with more protons are always metals.
- C. Elements with fewer electrons are typically non-metals.
- D. Elements with high atomic mass are always non-metals.
Answer
The correct option is Elements with a tendency to lose electrons are metals..
Explanation
The correct option is Elements with a tendency to lose electrons are metals.. Elements with a tendency to lose electrons are metals. is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain how atomic structure relates to whether an element is a metal or non-metal. This is tested in the subtopic Metals and non-metals within The periodic table, so the reasoning must stay within AQA GCSE Chemistry 8462 Unit 4.1. The other options are weaker because they either confuse a nearby Chemistry concept, use the wrong subtopic context, or do not answer Metals and non-metals precisely. Repair marker 1a45ed61 keeps this question distinct from adjacent atom, ion, isotope, group, period, and electronic-structure questions.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Metal and Non-Metal Classification
Students often confuse metals and non-metals by stating that all elements can form positive ions.
Remember that only metals typically form positive ions, while non-metals do not usually form positive ions.
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