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Antimony is:
Antimony is:
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Metalloids have properties of both metals and non-metals; examples include {Boron, Silicon, and Antimony}.
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- Non-metal
- Metalloid
- Alloy
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The Correct Option is C
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Antimony (Sb) is classified as a metalloid because it has properties of both metals and non-metals. It is brittle, conducts electricity under certain conditions, and is used in semiconductors and alloys.
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