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Which of the following elements is strictly a non-metal: Silicon, Carbon, Lead, Tin?

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Option B: Carbon\text{Option B: Carbon}

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  1. Analyze the properties of each element listed.

    • Silicon (Si) is a metalloid, exhibiting properties of both metals and non-metals.
    • Carbon (C) is a non-metal, found in various forms like diamond and graphite.
    • Lead (Pb) is a metal, specifically a heavy metal.
    • Tin (Sn) is a metal, a post-transition metal.
  2. Identify the element that is strictly a non-metal.

    Based on their classifications, Carbon is the only element among the options that is strictly a non-metal.

    The final answer is Option B: Carbon\text{Option B: Carbon}.

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