Nonmetals almost have a full outer energy level while metals have few electrons in their outer energy level.
The element has 3 energy levels means that it is in the 3rd period. The only metalloid in the 3rd period is Si. It is in the 14th group.
when they form compounds with metals or other non-metals
Metalloids do not contain either metals or nonmetals. They are elements that have properties of both metals and metalloids, and are found between the metals and nonmetals on the periodic table.
metalloids are a cross between metals and nometals, meaning it has properties of BOTH metals and nonmetals.
The periodic table includes metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. Metals are typically shiny, ductile, and good conductors of electricity. Nonmetals are often dull, brittle, and poor conductors. Metalloids have properties of both metals and nonmetals.
Within a group of metals, the ionic radii generally increase as you move down the group due to the addition of higher energy levels. Within a group of nonmetals, the ionic radii also increase as you move down the group due to the addition of higher energy levels, but they are typically smaller compared to metal ions of the same period.
they share different metals together
metalloids are a cross between metals and nometals, meaning it has properties of BOTH metals and nonmetals.
Metals: alkaline metals Nonmetals: halogens
Malleability is a property of metals, not nonmetals. Metals are malleable, meaning they can be hammered or pressed into different shapes without breaking. Nonmetals are typically brittle and cannot be molded in the same way.
Lithium and sodium are alkaline metals that have 3 occupied energy levels.
Semi-metals (or metalloids) are good semiconductors. They have characteristics of both metals and nonmetals. They also have ranging reactivity levels.