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The diagram represents an atom 'X'. Answer the following.
If atom 'X' has 1 electron in its outer shell, is it a non-metal.

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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Electronic dot structure of Na (11): 2, 8 ,1. It has a tendency to lose one electron to attain stability. Therefore, it is metal.

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