Question

which of the following element has the characteristics of the both metals and non metals ?
a. carbon
b. nitrogen
c. Phosphorus
d. arsenic​

Answer 1

(d) Arsenic

Since it's a metalloid.It tends to act like metals by giving up its electrons in chemical reactions. Metalloids with four electrons in their outer energy level (arsenic, antimony, and tellurium) tend to act like nonmetals by gaining electrons in chemical reactions.

Answer 2

Answer:

arsenic

Explanation:

Arsenic is a metalloid. A metalloid is an element that has properties of both metals and non-metals. Metalloids occur in the periodic table on either side of the staircase line that starts between boron and aluminum. When heated in air, arsenic combines with oxygen to form arsenic oxide