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What is the general name of the elements whose properties are intermediate between those of metals and non-metals ?

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Metalloids is the general name of elements whose properties are intermediate between those of metals and non metals.

They are also known as Semi Metals.

For example,

Arsenic, Germanium and Boron.

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