Question

What are non-metallic elements?

• A. Elements that have one electron in their valence shell
• B. Elements that have one, two or three electrons in their valence shell
• C. Elements that have four, five, six or seven electrons in their valence shell
• D. Elements that have three or four electrons in their valence shell

Answer 1

The correct option is C Elements that have four, five, six or seven electrons in their valence shell

Elements that have four, five, six or seven electrons in their valence shell are called non-metallic elements.