The non-metallic element present in the mineral cryolite is:

F

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C l

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B r

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I

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Solution

The correct option is B $F$
Cryolite has the formula $N a_{3} A l F_{6}$ . Hence, the only non-metal is Fluorine.

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The non-metallic element present in the mineral cryolite is:

The correct option is B FCryolite has the formula Na3AlF6 . Hence, the only non-metal is Fluorine.

The correct option is B $F$
Cryolite has the formula $N a_{3} A l F_{6}$ . Hence, the only non-metal is Fluorine.