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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?
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Nonmetals are primarily located in the upper right-hand corner of the periodic table.
While the majority of elements are classified as metalsāwhich occupy the left side and center of the tableānonmetals are relatively few in number. A notable exception to their placement is hydrogen, which is a nonmetal located in Group 1 on the far left of the table. Additionally, it is important to note that the division between metals and nonmetals is approximate; elements found along the dividing line that exhibit properties of both are known as metalloids.1