The element with configuration \[1{{s}^{2}},\,2{{s}^{2}}{{p}^{6}},\,3{{s}^{2}}\] would be [CPMT 1986; MP PMT 1993]

The element with configuration \[1{{s}^{2}},\,2{{s}^{2}}{{p}^{6}},\,3{

1.	The element with configuration \[1{{s}^{2}},\,2{{s}^{2}}{{p}^{6}},\,3{{s}^{2}}\] would be [CPMT 1986; MP PMT 1993]
A.	A metal
B.	A non-metal
C.	An inert gas
D.	A metalloid
Answer» B. A non-metal