MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic ChemistryPeriodic PropertiesModern Periodic Table

The elements having characteristics of both metals and non-metals is/are termed as

A.semi-metals

B.metalloids

C.Either (a) and (b)✓ Correct

D.None of these

Explanation

Silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony and tellurium have characteristics of both metals and non-metals. So, these elements are called semi-metals or metalloids.

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