Sulphur is a metalloid.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Metalloids are those substances that exhibit the properties of both metals and non-metals. Metalloids have a shiny surface but are brittle.
Non-metals are those substances that are dull and brittle. They are bad conductors of heat and electricity.
Sulfur $(S)$ shows the properties of non-metals and not metalloids.
Hence, the given statement is false.

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