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Find the odd one out.
Sodium, Calcium, Iron, Oxygen

Options

A

Sodium

B

Oxygen

C

Iron

D

Calcium

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Correct Answer :

Option B

Oxygen

Solution :

The correct option is Oxygen.


Step-by-Step Explanation:


1. Classify the given elements based on their physical and chemical properties:

Sodium (Na): A metallic element (alkali metal).

Calcium (Ca): A metallic element (alkaline earth metal).

Iron (Fe): A metallic element (transition metal).

Oxygen (O): A non-metallic element (gas at room temperature).


2. Identify the common pattern and the odd one out:

Sodium, Calcium, and Iron are all classified as metals and are solid at room temperature under standard conditions. On the other hand, Oxygen is a non-metal and exists as a gas at room temperature.


Therefore, Oxygen is the odd one out among the given options.

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