Verbal Reasoning — Classification (odd-one-out): Identify the one option that does not belong to the same category as the others. Use naming pattern/chemical classification to spot the outlier. Choose the word which is different from the rest.
Verbal Reasoning
Classification
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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APotassium
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BSilicon
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CZirconium
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DGallium
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EGermanium
Answer
Correct Answer: Silicon
Explanation
Given data
- Elements: Potassium, Silicon, Zirconium, Gallium, Germanium.
Concept / ApproachCheck for a consistent naming pattern and broad type.
ObservationPotassium, Zirconium, Gallium, Germanium → element names ending with “-ium”.Silicon → the only one not ending with “-ium”.
Additional noteSilicon is also a metalloid, while at least two others (Potassium, Gallium, Zirconium) are metals, reinforcing its distinctness.
Final AnswerSilicon