Three elements B, Si and Ge are
(a) metals
(b) non-metals
(c) metalloids
(d) metal, non-metal and metalloid respectively

Academic Chemistry NCERT Class 10

Correct answer: (c) metalloids

Explanation: Silicon has the symbol Si, Boron has the symbol B, Germanium has the symbol Ge. These are all metalloids.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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