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Question 6

An element with atomic number ............... will form a basic oxide.

  1. 7 (2,5)
  2. 17 (2,8,7)
  3. 14 (2,8,4)
  4. 11 (2,8,1)
Answer

11 (2,8,1)

Reason — Metals form basic oxides with 1 to 3 electrons in their outermost shell, whereas non-metals form acidic oxides with 4 to 8 electrons in their outermost shell.