Question

if in an element 'X' there are 7 electrons present in outermost orbit then it is a
option a) metal
option b)non metal
option c)metalloid​

Answer 1

If there are 7 electrons, then the element needs only one more electron to attain stability. This property is mostly seen in non-metals. Thus, this element is supposed to be a non-metal

Answer 2

I think metalloid is the correct option