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Question
Right or wrong sentence.
Silicon is a metallic element.
Options
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Wrong
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Solution
The given sentence is wrong.
Explanation:
Silicon is a metalloid (a semimetal); it has properties intermediate between metals and nonmetals rather than being a true metallic element. For how metallic character is decided (why silicon sits along the metal/nonmetal border), see the explanation of periodic trends and metalloid placement.
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