0
They have properties of metals and non-metals, and also have properties that are around '1/2' of both. An example is silicon, which has a high melting point and is solid (metallic properties). However it is very brittle and it forms an acidic oxide (non-metal). It is a semi-conductor.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoMetalloids have properties similar to metals as well as non-metals and hence their name.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Is a semi metal hard?
Their hardness will be less than that of metals but more than that of non metals. Hence the name, semi metals or metalloids.
Elements can be classified as metals semi metals non metals?
Elements are classified as metals, metalloids and nonmetals.
What is classification for elements that have properties of both metals and non metals?
i believe it is metalloids
What are the properties of Semi-metals or Metalloids?
Their properties are similar with non-metals and metals. That's why they're called semi-metals. They are reactive depending on the element they are reacting with, and they are semi-conductors.
What are the three main classifications of elements on the periodic table of element?
Metals, non-metals, and metalloids
What is a type of element that has some of the properties of metals and non metals?
semi-metals
Is a semi metal hard?
Their hardness will be less than that of metals but more than that of non metals. Hence the name, semi metals or metalloids.
Elements that are semi conductors and lie between the metals and non metals are?
metalloids
Elements can be classified as metals semi metals non metals?
Elements are classified as metals, metalloids and nonmetals.
Which classes of elements lies between the metals and the non metals?
metalloids also called semi-metals
What is classification for elements that have properties of both metals and non metals?
i believe it is metalloids
Why is silicon considered a semi metal?
silicon is a mettaloid because it has both properties of metals and non-metals such as: it is a lusturous element like metals it is electronegative like non-metals it is used as a semi -conductor
What are the properties of Semi-metals or Metalloids?
Their properties are similar with non-metals and metals. That's why they're called semi-metals. They are reactive depending on the element they are reacting with, and they are semi-conductors.
What are the three main classifications of elements on the periodic table of element?
Metals, non-metals, and metalloids
What was Dimitri Mendeleïevs contribution to chemistry?
The organization of the elements (metals, non-metals, and semi-metals) which is known as the Periodic Table Of Elements.
What are the many different ways elements on the periodic table are classified?
1.metals, semi-metals, non metals 2.Solid, liquid, gas 3.Conductors Semi-conductors Insulators
What does the zigzag line in the right side of the periodic table tell you?
The zig zag line is called the "staircase" because of its appearance. This line is the separation between metals and non-metals. Elements touching the line or staircase are called semi-metals or metalloids. These semi-metals often have some properties of both metals and non-metals.
