Question

An element $X$ has an atomic number $32$ has some properties similar to metal and some to non-metal. The $X$ is among the:

• A. metal.
• B. non-metal.
• C. metalloid.
• D. none of these.

Answer 1

The correct option is C metalloid.

Metalloids are elements which have some metals property and some non-metals property. The element $X$ is germanium which is metalloid.