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? a. it has eight valence electrons. b. it is a metalloid. c. it is a gas at room temperature. d. it has a lower freezing point than argon.

Answer is B. It is a metalloid.

Metalloid is a chemical element that has characteristics of both metals and non- metals.

Antimony is brittle,is a poor conductor of heat and electricity,has a low boiling point and is a crystalline solid. These are some of the characteristics which a non-mechanical has.

It can also be classified as a metal due to its ability to form alloys easily and due to it's shiny silver appearance.Antimony alloys are used in batteries.

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