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Arsenic (As) is a metalloid located in group 15 of the periodic table with an atomic number of 33. This element exhibits both metallic and nonmetallic properties and is commonly found in nature alongside sulfide minerals, forming stable compounds in various oxidation states. Throughout history, arsenic has gained notoriety as a poison but has also been used in industrial, agricultural, and medical applications. Due to its physical and chemical properties, environmental distribution, and biologic