Which element behaves chemically both as metal and nonmetal ? (1) Argon (2) Boron (3) Xenon (4) Carbon

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Boron

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Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- HEAT CAPACITY IS THE SAME FOR ALL NOBLE GASES 

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Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- RADON

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