Which of the following is not a type of element?
- AMetals
- BNonmetals
- CGases
- DMetalloids
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (c) Gases
Explanation
Elements are classified as metals, non-metals and metalloids based on properties.
Gas is a state of matter (solid, liquid, gas), not a type of element.
Metals lie on the left of the periodic table, non-metals on the right and metalloids in between.