Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Both metal and non-metal exist in p and d-block elements.

Statement II: Non-metals have higher ionisation enthalpy and higher electronegativity than the

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Both metal and non-metal exist in p and d-block elements.

Statement II: Non-metals have higher ionisation enthalpy and higher electronegativity than the metals.

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Strategy:
 The -block is unique as it contains all three categories of elements: metals, metalloids, and non-metals. Physical properties like ionization enthalpy and electronegativity distinguish non-metals from metals.

Step 1: Evaluate Statement I
- p-block: Contains metals (e.g., ), non-metals (e.g., ), and metalloids (e.g., ).
- d-block: Consists exclusively of transition metals.
The existence of both classes in "p and d-block" implies the union of these blocks, which is true. (True)

Step 2

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