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.

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