Chemical Engineering Basics - Engineering

Q1:

A metalloid possesses the characteristics of both the metals and non-metals. Which of the following is not a metalloid ?

A Arsenic

B Antimony

C Lead

D none of these

ANS:C - Lead

Lead is not considered a metalloid. It is classified as a post-transition metal. While it shares some chemical properties with metalloids, lead is typically classified as a metal due to its metallic properties, such as its high density, malleability, and conductivity. Therefore, the correct answer is Lead.