What is meant by Metalloids?


Elements are classified into metals, non-metals, metalloids and noble gases.


A metalloid is a type of chemical element which has properties in between of Metals and Non-metals.

The six commonly recognised metalloids are boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, and tellurium. Others are carbon, aluminium, selenium, polonium, and astatine.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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