answersLogoWhite

0

Arsenic, As, is not found in group 1, the Alkali metals, but is found in the nitrogen group. It is the 33rd element, between Germanium and Selenium. It is also a metalloid, which means it possess charateristics of both metals and nonmetals. It's most stable isotopes are As-73, As-74 and As-75. In te late centuries, Arsenic was used in medicine as arsphenamine and arsenic trioxide. It was also used as a chemical weapon after WW1, in te Cold war I believe.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?