Question

Consider the following Venn diagram N




Now, choose the correct group of elements that can be represented by Z

• A.
  Si, Cl, C, Sb
• B.
  C, Si, Ge, Sn
• C.
  B, Al, Si, Ge
• D.
  Si, Ge, As, Te

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Si, Ge, As, Te
The elements – boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony and tellurium exhibit some properties of both metals and non-metals. Therefore, they are called metalloids or semi-metals and are represented by Z in the given venn diagram.

Hence, the correct answer is option (d).