The chemical formula of arsenic is:

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  1. Ar
  2. As
  3. Ac
  4. An

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The correct answer is As. 

Key Points

  • The chemical formula of arsenic is As.
  • Arsenic:
    • Atomic number: 33
    • Atomic mass: 74.93 u
  • Arsenic is an element that causes arsenicosis.
  • It is found in water that has flowed through arsenic-rich rocks.
  • Arsenic and fluoride have been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the most serious inorganic contaminants in drinking water on a worldwide basis.

Additional Information

  • There are 7  metalloids in the modern periodic table.
  • The seven commonly recognized metalloids are:-
  • Boron (B), Silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), tellurium (Te), and Polonium.
  • Metalloids Silicon and Germanium are widely used in the semiconductor industry.
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