Question

Which of the element is metalloid

nitrogen
Phosphorus
arsenic
antimony
Bismuth

Answer 1

The elements which are metalloids are Arsenic and Antimony.

• The options Nitrogen and Phosphorus are examples of non-metals, which are poor conductors of electricity and heat and they are dull or non-lustrous and act as good insulators.
• The option Bismuth is an example of metal, which is a good conductor of electricity and heat and metals can be polished and are lustrous.
• The options Arsenic and Antimony are examples of metalloids, which acquire the properties of both metals and non-metals.