Question 15
Which of the following elements does not lose an electron easily?

(a) Na
(b) F
(c) Mg
(d) Al

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Solution

Option (b) is correct
Fluorine being a nonmetal is electronegative in nature. It has 7 valence electrons, and can readily accept 1 electron to achieve the nearest noble gas electronic configuration. Rest all are metals and have a tendency to lose the electron(s).

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Arrange the following elements in the order of their decreasing metallic character
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(a) Cl > Si >Al > Mg >Na
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(a) Na
(b) Al
(c) Si
(d) P

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Question 15 Which of the following elements does not lose an electron easily? (a) Na (b) F (c) Mg (d) Al

Option (b) is correct Fluorine being a nonmetal is electronegative in nature. It has 7 valence electrons, and can readily accept 1 electron to achieve the nearest noble gas electronic configuration. Rest all are metals and have a tendency to lose the electron(s).

Question 15
Which of the following elements does not lose an electron easily?

(a) Na
(b) F
(c) Mg
(d) Al

Option (b) is correct
Fluorine being a nonmetal is electronegative in nature. It has 7 valence electrons, and can readily accept 1 electron to achieve the nearest noble gas electronic configuration. Rest all are metals and have a tendency to lose the electron(s).