Question

Antimony is like a nonmetal in that it is a brittle, crystalline solid, has poor electrical and heat conductivity, and has a low boiling point. However, it is also like a metal because of its shiny silver appearance and ability to form alloys. Which of the following statements best describes antimony? A. It has eight valence electrons. B. It is a metalloid. C. It is a gas at room temperature. D. It has a lower freezing point than argon.

Answer 1

Answer is B. It is a metalloid.

Metalloid is a chemical element that has characteristics of both metals and non- metals.

Antimony is brittle,is a poor conductor of heat and electricity,has a low boiling point and is a crystalline solid. These are some of the characteristics which a non-mechanical has.

It can also be classified as a metal due to its ability to form alloys easily and due to it's shiny silver appearance.Antimony alloys are used in batteries.