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Variation of Metallic Properties

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Atomic number of an element is 16. What is the nature of the element?

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Alkali metal

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Transition metal

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C

Non metal

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Halogen

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Solution

The correct option is C Non metal
Atomic number 16 have $2, 8, 6$ configuration and so to complete octet it needs two electron thus has tendency to accept electron.
Due to this electron accepting tendency, it is non-metal.

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