Metalloids are best known for being___________.

Dense

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Malleability

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Ductile

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Semiconductor

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Solution

The correct option is D
Semiconductor

Metalloids have the properties of both metals and nonmetals. Thier electronic structure is intermediate between those of metals and thus they conduct electricity better than nonmetals but not as well as metals. In greek, the word metalloids mean - metal-like substance.

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