The number of electrons in the outermost shell of the atom of a non-metal can be :
The number of electrons in the outermost shell of the atom of a non-metal can be :
Options
Official answer
5, 6 or 7
Hint
Recall the electronic configuration of non-metals.
Quick oral answer
The number of electrons in the outermost shell of the atom of a non-metal can be 5, 6 or 7.
Common mistakes
- 1.1, 2 or 3
- 2.3, 4 or 5
- 3.5, 6 or 8
Analysis and explanation
Non-metals have a tendency to gain electrons to complete their octet. The number of electrons in the outermost shell of the atom of a non-metal can be 5, 6 or 7.
Interesting facts
Non-metals have a tendency to gain electrons to complete their octet.
Question details
Q6 of 39 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Science
- Year
- 2023
- Section
- Section A
- Marks
- 1
- Type
- MCQ
- Chapter
- Metals and Non-metals
- Topic
- Electronic Configuration of Atoms
- Bloom's level
- Remembering
- Syllabus topic
- Electronic Configuration of Atoms
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Frequently asked questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2023?
This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 examination.
Which chapter does this question come from in Science?
This question is from the chapter "Metals and Non-metals" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.
What topic does this question cover in Science?
This question covers the topic "Electronic Configuration of Atoms" from CBSE Class 10 Science.
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper?
This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper.