Question

Define each of the following -

metalloids

Answer 1

Definition - Metalloids

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

The properties of metalloids are as follows -

• All the metalloids are found in solid-state.
• Just like metals, metalloids also have a metallic luster.
• Metalloids are brittle like non-metals.
• Metalloids act as semiconductors which is a very important component of electric circuits.