Suppose element X is a poor conductor of electricity and breaks when hit with a hammer. Element Z is a good conductor of electricity and heat. In what area of the periodic table does each element most likely belong?

Answer 1

X on the right, Z on the left

Metals are good conductors of electricity and heat. the text doesen't tell anymore and Z may be one of abaut 90 known metals, in the left area of the periodic table. X, instead, is a non metal, solid and breakable. It is situated in right area of the periodic table. perhaps it is sulfur

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Answer 2

Olivia Anton

Zinc: Metals; Element X: Nonmetals

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