Question

Define the following terms (with examples):

Metalloids

Answer 1

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