Silicon is a non-metal which is ____________ at room temperature.
A
conductor
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B
insulator
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C
semi-conductor
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D
liquid
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Solution
The correct option is C semi-conductor Silicon is a non metal which is a semi conductor at room temperature. Silicon is semi conductor because it conducts electricity under some conditions and acts as an insulator under others.