An atom of an element (X) has its K, L and M shells filled with some electrons. It reacts with sodium metal to form a compound NaX. The number of electrons in the M shell of the atom (X) will be
A
Eight
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B
Seven
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C
Two
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D
One
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Solution
The correct option is B Seven Valency of Sodium is 1, with the charge being +1. Since the element X forms compound with chemical formula NaX, it means, valency of X =1, with the charge being -1. The number of electrons in the M shell of an atom of X will be seven.