Which one of the following is a metalloid?

Question

Which one of the following is a metalloid? (A) Phosphorus (B) Antimony (C) Nitrogen (D) Bismuth

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

The metallic character increases down the group. All the choices given are members of group V. Nitrogen and phosphorus are non-metal. Antimony is metalloid. Bismuth is metal.

Q. Which one of the following is a metalloid?

Phosphorus

Antimony

Nitrogen

Bismuth

The metallic character increases down the group.
All the choices given are members of group $V$ .
Nitrogen and phosphorus are non-metal.
Antimony is metalloid.
Bismuth is metal.