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Non-metal Elements MCQs (11–20)

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11.
Which of the following is least polarizable?
Correct Answer: A. He
One-liner
Helium (He) is the least polarizable among the given options because it has the smallest atomic size and fewest electrons.
12.
Past Paper MCQ
Which of the following elements is a liquid at room temperature?
Correct Answer: B. Bromine
One-liner
Bromine is a non-metal element that exists as a liquid at room temperature.
13.
Allotropes of carbon include:
Correct Answer: A. Diamond and Graphite
One-liner
Allotropes of carbon include Diamond and Graphite, which are different structural forms of the same element.
14.
Iodine is solid due to?
Correct Answer: D. High polarizability
One-liner
Iodine is solid at room temperature due to its high polarizability, which leads to strong London dispersion forces between its large, easily distortable electron clouds.
15.
Halogen elements are found in which group?
Correct Answer: C. Group 17
One-liner
Halogen elements are found in Group 17 of the periodic table.
16.
Which of the following is a non-metal that remains in liquid form at room temperature?
Correct Answer: B. Bromine
One-liner
Bromine is the only non-metal that exists in liquid state at room temperature.
17.
Which one of the following is a Halogen?
Correct Answer: D. Fluorine
One-liner
Fluorine is a halogen, belonging to Group 17 (VIIA) of the periodic table.
18.
From which source is carbon most commonly obtained?
Correct Answer: A. Coal deposits
One-liner
Carbon is most commonly obtained from coal deposits, which are the largest and most accessible natural source of carbon.
19.
Sulfur is an important component in which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: A. Gunpowder
One-liner
Sulfur is an important component of gunpowder, where it acts as a fuel and lowers the ignition temperature.
20.
Among the halogens the rare element is:
Correct Answer: D. Astatine
One-liner
Among the halogens, the rarest element is Astatine.

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