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Metalloids — Quiz

Question 10 • Physical Science

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

Answer
A
Arsenic has a more metallic behavior than antimony because arsenic’s atoms have fewer electron shells.
B
Arsenic has a more nonmetallic behavior than antimony because arsenic’s atoms have more electron shells.
C
Arsenic has a more nonmetallic behavior than antimony because arsenic’s atoms have fewer electron shells.
D
Arsenic has a more metallic behavior than antimony because arsenic’s atoms have more electron shells.