Because it can either lose or share electrons when it combines with other elements, each _______ has some of the properties of metals and some of the properties of nonmetals.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify a type of element that can either lose or share electrons when it combines with other elements, and has some of the properties of metals and some of the properties of nonmetals.
Answer
The answer is 'metalloid'.
The answer is 'metalloid'. Metalloids can either lose or share electrons when combining with other elements, exhibiting properties of both metals and nonmetals.
Answer for screen readers
The answer is 'metalloid'. Metalloids can either lose or share electrons when combining with other elements, exhibiting properties of both metals and nonmetals.
More Information
Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals. There are six commonly recognized metalloids: boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, and tellurium.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing metalloids with other types of elements. Remember that metalloids have intermediate properties, unlike metals (which are generally conductive) or nonmetals (which are generally insulators).
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