All the metalloids are found in the same group in the periodic table.

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The metalloids are found in a zig-zag arrangement in the periodic table between the group 13 and group 17. They are found between the metals and non-metals in the table. For eg. silicon is in group 14 along with germanium whereas arsenic belongs to group 15.

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