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Interpretation:
The name of the metalloid in period 2 of the periodic table and compounds used as water softeners needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Metalloids are those which show the intermediate properties between metal and non-metals. In the periodic table, they are found between boron and aluminium to the line between polonium and astatine.
Answer to Problem 75A
Boron is a metalloid that appears in the periodic table in period 2. Borax is the compound of it which is used as water softener.
Explanation of Solution
The metalloid located in period 2 is boron. It has the characteristic of both metals and non-metals. It is represented by symbol B and its
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