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Because it contains features of a nonmetal as well as a metal. Naturally silicon is a semiconductor (depending on circumstances, it can conduct electricity or insulate it). That is why silicon is popular as a component in integrated circuits and other electronic circuitry that involve transistors.
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Why silicon is metalliod?
because, silicon is a metal and also a nonmetal
Is boron a metalliod?
Yes Boron is considered a metalliod.
What is a metalliod that is in the same group as lead?
There are two metalloids in the same group as lead. Silicon and Germanium.
Is polonium a metal nonmetal or metalliod?
Polonium is considered now as a metal.
Is silicon a metalliod?
Yes...It shows some properties similar to metals, some to non-metals, and some totally different than these two..!!
Is silcon a metal?
No, silicon is not a metal. It is a metalloid located in the carbon group of the periodic table. Silicon has properties of both metals and non-metals, making it an important element in various industries.
Can silicon be considered a compound?
No, silicon is an element.
Is aluminum a metal non metal or metalliod?
Aluminum, Al is a post-transtion metel; however it is sometimes considered a Metalloid.
What are facts on boron?
it is a metalliod.
Is plastic a metalliod?
No it is a polymer.
Is silicon considered an organic material?
No, silicon is not considered an organic material. Organic materials are compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, while silicon is an inorganic element commonly found in minerals and rocks.
Is zinc a metalliod?
No, zinc is a metal.
