Chemistry
There are three elements E, F and G with atomic numbers 19, 8 and 17, respectively.
Classify the elements as metals and non-metals.
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Answer
The electronic configuration of the given elements is as follows :
E = 19 = 2, 8, 8, 1
F = 8 = 2, 6
G = 17 = 2, 8, 7
We observe that E has 1 electron in the outer most shell, hence it will try to lose it's electron and attain a stable state. Therefore, it is a metal.
On the other hand, F and G will try to gain 2 and 1 electron respectively in order to attain a stable state. Hence, they are non-metals.
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