Question

Which of the following is a metal?

• A. Nitrogen
• B. Oxygen
• C. Sodium
• D. Carbon

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Sodium

The explanation for the correct option - (C) Sodium

Metals - The group of elements that are mostly solids and show properties like lustre, malleability, ductility, etc.

For example - Sodium(Na), Mercury(Hg), and Iron(Fe).

The explanation for the incorrect options -

Non-metals - The groups of elements that are mostly solids and gases and show properties opposite to that of metals.

For example - Chlorine(Cl), Sulphur(S), and Oxygen(O).

(A) nitrogen, (B) oxygen, and (D) carbon are all non-metals.

Hence, option (C) is correct. Sodium is a metal.