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Based on their locations on the periodic table, which best compares the properties of the metalloids arsenic (As) and antimony (Sb)?

Arsenic has a more metallic behavior than antimony because arsenic’s atoms have fewer electron shells.
Arsenic has a more metallic behavior than antimony because arsenic’s atoms have more electron shells.
Arsenic has a more nonmetallic behavior than antimony because arsenic’s atoms have more electron shells.
Arsenic has a more nonmetallic behavior than antimony because arsenic’s atoms have fewer electron shells.

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Answer:

its A

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A: Arsenic has a more metallic behavior than antimony because arsenic's atoms have fewer electron shells.

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