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प्रश्न
The electronic configurations of three elements X, Y and Z are:
| X : 2 | Y : 2, 8, 7 | Z : 2, 8, 2 |
Which of the following is correct regarding these elements?
(a) X is a metal
(b) Y is a metal
(c) Z is a non-metal
(d) Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal
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उत्तर
(d) Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal.
Element Y has 1 less electron to complete its octet which is a property of non-metals. On the other hand, element Z has 2 extra electrons to become stabilised which is a property of metals.
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