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Question
Which of the following element does not lose an electron easily?
(a) Na
(b) F
(c) Mg
(d) Al
Solution
(b) F
F is the element that does not lose an electron easily, as it is a non-metal (halogen) belonging to group 17 of the periodic table.
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