Question

3) Statements given below are incorrect.

(iii) Metalloids are elements that have properties similar to that of metals

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Part I - Definition of metalloids

Metalloids are elements that have some specific properties of metals and others of non - metals.

Part II - Example

Antimony has a silvery -white lustrous appearance like a metal , but is brittle and hard like a non - metal

Hence , the above statement ,Metalloids are elements that have properties similar to that of metals is ‘False’