Is tantalum a metal nonmetal or metalloid

If a metal, indicate if it is an alkaline metal, an alkaline metal, or a transition metal. Classify each element in the conceptual problem 2 (section 1.6 "isotopes and atomic masses") as a metal, a non-metallic or a semimetal. If a metal, indicate if it is an alkaline metal, an alkaline metal, or a transition metal. Classify each element as ... ................
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