Multiple choice

An atom A is in period 3 and group 16(VI A) of the periodic table. Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. It is a metal.

  2. It is a non-metal.

  3. It is a metalloid.

  4. None of these

  5. Cannot be predicted

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The mentioned element should have 3 shells and 6 valence electrons in the outermost shell. It must gain two electrons to attain a stable electronic configuration of 8 electrons in the outermost shell. Such elements which tend to gain one or more electrons are non-metals, so the mentioned element must be a non-metal.

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