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No metal is semiconductor. By definition metal is conductor. There are metalloids elements. Like silicon and germanium. They are semiconductors. There is no hard and fast definition of such elements.
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∙ 13y agoMetalloid or semi metals are those substances which has a valency of 4. In some cases they act as a metal and in some cases they act as a non metal.
For example: Silicon, it has a metallic luster but is brittle and inefficient conductor.
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∙ 9y agoA semi-metal is type of element that has a partially filled P orbital. These are often referred to as nonmetals, too.
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∙ 15y agoBeing a semi-metal means that they have simalarities of metals and non-metals. * boron * silicon * germanium * arsenic * antimony * selenium * tellurium
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∙ 15y agoSemi metals are metalloids that possess characterestics of metals and non-metals.
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∙ 9y agoSemi metals possess properties of metals and non metals. They are often called metalloids.
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∙ 13y agoSilicon
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Is Tin a semi-metal?
"Very malleable silver white metal that forms a protective oxide film on its surface that prevents it from reacting with oxygen." http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/periodic/Sn.html#Physical
Why is tv involve in science?
I would like to argue that and say why wouldn't it. It has parts, chips, screens similar to a computer and computer is in involved in science. So, why wouldn't the tv be involved in science?
What metals make computer chips?
espicially silicon, becos it is a very good semiconductor
What are organic electronic chips?
electronic chips with carbon in them.....
How much does 1m cube of wood chip weigh?
It will weigh 200kg to 400kg depending on whether it is whole tree chips, log chips, stump chips or bark (moisture content of 30% -60%)
Semi-conductive metalloids are used in technology such as creating computer chips.?
Yes, semi-conductive metalloids are used in creating computer chips.
What element is used as a semi-conductor in the making of micro-chips in computers?
Yes, semi-conductive metalloids are used in creating computer chips.
What element used to make semi conductions (computer chips)?
Silicon
What important element that is non metal is used to make computer chips?
Silicon is used to make computer chips.
What element is used to make a semi conductor in the manufacturing of computer chips?
silicon
The element used to make semi-comductors computer chips?
Silicon is used in the manufacture of computer chips.
Both computer parts and sand have this semi metal?
Silicon.
What both computer parts and sand have thus semi-metal?
silicon
Which mineral is used for making glass and computer chips?
Computer chips are made with Silicon (metal). Glass, however, is made from Silica (sand) which sounds similar, but is actually quite different.
Is boron a metal or semi metal?
Boron is a metalloid or semi-metal
Is arsenic a semi-metal?
It is a semi-metal. (: Your welcome
What does a sandwich shop a computer and a casino have in common?
Chips! A sandwich shop sells chips, a computer has computer chips in it, and a casino has poker chips.
