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Turning Nonmetal Into Metal

Scientists finally solve the mystery behind a 100-year-old chemistry experiment involving metals.
A vertical column on the periodic table is called a group or sometimes a family. Elements within the same group share similar ...
The electronic configuration of an element is crucial in determining its chemical behavior and thus, its classification as a metal or nonmetal. Sulfur (S) has an atomic number of 16, meaning each ...