CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Introduction to p Block Elements

Which element...

Question

Which element has the greatest tendency to loose electrons

A

F

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

S

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

Fe

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

D

Be

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is C
Fe

Both Fe and Be are metal but Be has stable configuration so it is difficult to release e^- from it. So it has less metallic character than Fe.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

1

Similar questions

Q. Which element has greatest tendency to lose electrons?

Which element has the greatest tendency to lose electrons.

Q. Which of the following elements has the greatest tendency to lose electrons?

Q. Assertion :Element X has electronic configuration 2, 8, 18, 8, 1. X will be a reducing agent. Reason: X have tendency to loose one electron.

Q. Which element in Period 2 has the greatest tendency to gain electrons ?

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Introduction to p Block Elements

CHEMISTRY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Introduction to p Block Elements

Standard XII Chemistry

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon