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Which of the following describes metalloids?
Which of the following describes metalloids?
- Poor conductors of electricity
- More brittle than metals, less brittle than most nonmetals (correct)
- Always ductile like metals
- Properties of both metals and nonmetals (correct)
Metalloids are semiconductors of electricity.
Metalloids are semiconductors of electricity.
True (A)
Name a property of metalloids.
Name a property of metalloids.
Metalloids possess metallic luster.
Some metalloids are _ conductors of electricity.
Some metalloids are _ conductors of electricity.
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Provide an example of a metalloid.
Provide an example of a metalloid.
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a metalloid?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a metalloid?
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Study Notes
Properties of Metalloids
- Exhibit characteristics of both metals and nonmetals, demonstrating unique chemical behavior.
- Generally more brittle compared to metals, but display less brittleness than typical nonmetal solids.
- Function as semiconductors, making them essential in electronic devices for controlling electrical conductivity.
- Some metalloids, like silicon and arsenic, can possess a shiny, metallic luster that resembles metal appearance.
- Common examples of metalloids include silicon, arsenic, boron, and antimony, vital for various industrial applications and technologies.
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