Question

. The electronic configuration of an element X - (2,8,7,) and Y-(2,8,2).Which of the statement is incorrect *

X is metal
Y is Metal
X is non metal
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Answer 1

Answer:

option a is wrong

Explanation:

since X need 1 electron to become stable but only non metals have the tendancy to gain electrons.

similarly Y needs to lose 2 electrons to become stable but only metals have the tendancy to lose electrons.