Question

Answer in one word:

These elements possess the properties of both metals and non-metals.

Answer 1

• Metalloids can be defined as chemical elements whose physical and chemical properties fall in between the metal and non-metal categories.
• For example - Boron$\left(\mathrm{B}\right)$, Germanium$\left(\mathrm{Ge}\right)$, Arsenic$\left(\mathrm{As}\right)$ ,etc.