What does the bold stair step line on the periodic table mean?

1 Answer
May 18, 2018

Does it represent the transition between metals, and non-metals?

Explanation:

The given table uses colours to separate metals, from semi-conductors such as silicon and germanium, and non-metals. As always, most elements on the Periodic Table are metals...

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