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Which term is used to describe a type of chemical element that has properties in between those of metals and nonmetals?
Which term is used to describe a type of chemical element that has properties in between those of metals and nonmetals?
- Transition element
- Metalloid (correct)
- Nonmetal
- Metal
How many commonly recognized metalloids are there?
How many commonly recognized metalloids are there?
- Three
- Six (correct)
- Five
- Eight
Which of the following elements is NOT commonly recognized as a metalloid?
Which of the following elements is NOT commonly recognized as a metalloid?
- Carbon
- Germanium
- Aluminium (correct)
- Arsenic
Where are metalloids typically found on a standard periodic table?
Where are metalloids typically found on a standard periodic table?
How do metalloids behave chemically?
How do metalloids behave chemically?
Which of the following is NOT one of the commonly recognized metalloids?
Which of the following is NOT one of the commonly recognized metalloids?
What is the defining characteristic of metalloids?
What is the defining characteristic of metalloids?
Which element is found at the lower right of the diagonal region of metalloids on the periodic table?
Which element is found at the lower right of the diagonal region of metalloids on the periodic table?
Which of the following elements is classified as a metalloid less frequently?
Which of the following elements is classified as a metalloid less frequently?
What is the typical electrical conductivity of metalloids?
What is the typical electrical conductivity of metalloids?
Study Notes
Metalloids
- Metalloids are a type of chemical element that exhibit properties in between those of metals and nonmetals.
- There are six commonly recognized metalloids.
- Aluminum (Al) is NOT commonly recognized as a metalloid.
- Metalloids are typically found on the diagonal region of the periodic table, separating the metals and nonmetals.
- Metalloids exhibit intermediate chemical behavior, with some properties of metals and some of nonmetals.
- Astatine (At) is NOT one of the commonly recognized metalloids.
- The defining characteristic of metalloids is their ability to exhibit some properties of metals and some of nonmetals.
- Astatine (At) is found at the lower right of the diagonal region of metalloids on the periodic table.
- Germanium (Ge) is classified as a metalloid less frequently.
- Metalloids typically have semi-conducting or semi-metallic electrical conductivity, which means they are intermediate in their ability to conduct electricity.
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Test your knowledge of metalloids and their properties in this quiz. Learn about the six commonly recognized metalloids and see if you can identify the elements that fall under this category. Challenge yourself with questions on the characteristics and uses of metalloids.
