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Q: Why is sodium a metal whereas carbon a non metal?
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What is the difference between carbon and lithium?

carbon is a non metal whereas lithium is a metal.


Which is an ionic compound water sugar carbon or sodium chloride?

sodium chloride (NaCl), it is the combination of a metal and a non-metal


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Because carbon disulfide is a non-polar solvent sodium chloride is not soluble.


Is sodium an non metal?

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Is sodium a non metal?

sodium is a metal


Is carbon in the non metal or metal family?

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Is sodium a non metal metal or a metaliod?

Sodium is a metal (an alkali metal).


Is carbon and potassium a non metal?

Carbon is a non-metal while potassium is a metal.


How do the atomic radius and metallic properties of sodium compare to the atomic radius and metallic properties of phosphorus?

Sodium has a larger atomic radius and is more metallic.


Is sodium carbonate metal or non metal?

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What metal and non-metal makes sodium chloride?

Sodium and Chlorine. Sodium is a metal and chlorine is a halide gas.


Is the sodium chloride is a metal or non metal?

It is a non metal. It is an ionic compound.