The element phosphorus, P, is immediately below nitrogen in the Periodic Table. It forms an oxide with the empirical formula P2O5. From the position of phosphorus in the Periodic Table, the element is expected to be ......1...... and the bonds in its oxide to be ......2....... Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2?
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C: non-metal; covalent
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