Is there a word for the Group with metals, metalloids and non-metals

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The discussion centers on finding a term that encompasses metals, metalloids, and non-metals. Participants clarify that these categories fall under the broader classification of "elements." While some suggest "matter" or "categories of elements," these terms are deemed too vague. The consensus is that there is no specific word that uniquely describes the group without ambiguity. Ultimately, metals, metalloids, and non-metals are all classified as elements within the periodic table.
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I was just wondering what the word is that describes the group of Metals and Non-Metals and Metalloids.

like
Hydrogen, Calcium, Carbon are all Elements

Metals, Metalloids and Non-Metals are all _______

If there happens to be no such word please comment so.
 
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Metals, metalloids, non metals come under elements only. They are different TYPES of elements. As to ur three other questions...I would like to know what u r specifically asking.
 
I'm wondering what exactly is the word used to group metals, non-metals and metalloids.
 
GingerNinja said:
I'm wondering what exactly is the word used to group metals, non-metals and metalloids.

The Periodic Table is split into three groups: metals, non-metals and metalloids. Those three groups ARE the periodic table. So the only answer to your fill-in-the-blank is "Elements."
 
Rapier said:
The Periodic Table is split into three groups: metals, non-metals and metalloids. Those three groups ARE the periodic table. So the only answer to your fill-in-the-blank is "Elements."

But the word "group" in the periodic table is already used (for the vertical columns 1-8).
 
GingerNinja said:
Metals...and Non-Metals are all _______

Perhaps I misunderstand the question:

Is the answer not simply matter ?
 
Thanks for trying but that's pretty vague, like saying that Toshiba laptops, Mac laptops and Acer laptops are all technology. Perhaps there is no word.
 
"categories of elements"?

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