Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false? 

(a) If an element combines with another element by the loss or gain of electrons to form electrovalent compounds, its valency is known as electrovalency.

(b) The number of neutrons in one atom of an element is known as the atomic number of the element. 

(c) Electron arrangement of noble gases is very stable that they do not allow their outermost electrons to take part in chemical reactions.

  1. Only (a)

  2. Only (a) and (b)

  3. Only (b)

  4. Only (b) and (c)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this statement is false. The number of protons in one atom of an element is known as the atomic number of the element.

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