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Write down the properties of metalloids.
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Solution
Properties of metalloids :
- Metalloids usually look like metals but behave largely like non-metals.
- Physically they are shiny, brittle solids with intermediate to relatively good electrical conductivity.
- They can from alloys with metals.
- Most of their physical and chemical properties are intermediate in nature, (v) They are semiconductors.
- All are solids at room temperature.
- Example : Germanium, Boron, Antimony, Silicon.
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