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Metalloid elements are called so because they share properties of both metals and nonmetals. Boron, Silicon, Germanium, Arsenic, Antimony, Tellurium, and Polonium make up most of the metalloids.
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Are metalloids located on either side of the diagonal line in the periodic table?
No, metalloids are placed just above on the right.
What is the other name semi metals?
Semi-metals are also called metalloids.
Why were metalloids added to the periodic table?
Because metalloids are also chemical elements.
Are metalloids malleable and ductile?
Yes, metalloids are ductile they are also malleable, but is not shiny.
Are the majority elements in the periodic table called a metals or b metalloids or c non-metals?
Metalloids.
Which class of elements are also called semicondutors?
metalloids
What are the elements called that are between metals and nonmetals?
One name is "metalloids".
Are metalloids located on either side of the diagonal line in the periodic table?
No, metalloids are placed just above on the right.
What are semimetals in the periodic table?
Semi-metals, or metalloids, are elements that have properties of both metals AND nonmetals. They are located on the periodic table in between the metals on the left side and the nonmetals on the right side.
What is the other name semi metals?
Semi-metals are also called metalloids.
Why are metalloids semiconductors?
Metalloids when used is electronics are called semiconductors.
What does semimetal mean?
A semimetal has the properties of both a metal and a nonmetal. They are also called metalloids.
Where is the location of semi-metals?
Semi- metals are placed in a zigzag pattern. They are also called metalloids.
Why were metalloids added to the periodic table?
Because metalloids are also chemical elements.
Which classes of elements lies between the metals and the non metals?
metalloids also called semi-metals
Are metalloids malleable and ductile?
Yes, metalloids are ductile they are also malleable, but is not shiny.
Are the majority elements in the periodic table called a metals or b metalloids or c non-metals?
Metalloids.
