The sodium (Na) atom cannot produce x-rays because:
Correct answer: B. Inner shell transition is not possible
- A. Inner shell transition is possible
- B. Inner shell transition is not possible
- C. It is non-radioactive
- D. None of these options is correct
Explanation
The inner shells of the Sodium atom is already filled with a doublet and an octet configuration. Since all the shells are already filled, inner shell transition is improbable.
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