Which symbols represent only elements that are metals?
A)X and Z
B)X and Q
C)P and L
D)X,R,P,and Q

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Which symbols represent only elements that are metals? 
A)X and Z 
B)X and Q 
C)P and L 
D)X,R,P,and Q

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According to the periodic table, X and Z are both located on the left side of the staircase (shown in the periodic table as a diagonal line separating metals from nonmetals), which signifies that they are both metals.

Which Symbols Represent Only Elements That Are Metals