It could also be known as a semiconductor, half-way metal, or semi-metal.
(some of these terms, however, have other meanings that are NOT interchangeable, so use caution when using the other terms)
The term "metalloid" properly does not designate any particular element but rather a type of element that has some common properties with both metals and nonmetals. Of course, any element having this characteristic may be called a metalloid.
The element with the chemical symbol "Ge" is called Germanium. It is a metalloid with properties that make it useful in electronics and optical devices.
Boron is a metalloid element, which means it has properties of both metals and nonmetals. It is commonly found in nature as borax and other borate minerals.
Boron is a metalloid, which means it has properties of both metals and nonmetals.
No, actinium is not a metalloid. It is a radioactive metal element that belongs to the actinide series on the periodic table.
Stibium is the Latin name of the element Antimony(Sb) which is a metalloid.
a metalloid
boron(metalloid)
Sugar is not an element, and so it can't be a metalloid
such an element is As, Arsenic.
Indium (In) is a metal.
The term "metalloid" properly does not designate any particular element but rather a type of element that has some common properties with both metals and nonmetals. Of course, any element having this characteristic may be called a metalloid.
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) is a compound.
Boron is an element and is classified as a metalloid, which is solid at room temperature.
Germanium IS the scientific name for an element that is brittle, crystalline, gray-white, and metalloid.
A representative element.
The element that has glitter is possibly nonmetal,meta,or metalloid.