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?

Answer 1

Antimony is metalloid

Step-by-step explanation:

From the properties of the metals given, we can conclude that antimony is pure a metalloid.

A metalloid has the properties of metals and non-metals.

• Most metalloids will only conduct heat and electricity under certain conditions so they are poor conductors.
• As expected of a metal, it should be malleable and ductile but antimony is brittle and a crystalline solid.
• Although, it can form an alloy.
• We can see that most of the properties of this metal is in between those of true metals and non-metals.
• Therefore, antimony is a metalloid.