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because, silicon is a metal and also a nonmetal
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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 silcon a metal?
No, Silicon is a metalliod or semi-metal. This means it has both metallic and nonmetallic properties.
Why is silicon considered a metalliod?
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.
Is silicon a metalliod?
Yes...It shows some properties similar to metals, some to non-metals, and some totally different than these two..!!
Is boron a metalliod?
Yes Boron is considered a metalliod.
How does the elements classifieds?
they are classifiee as metalliod and non metalliod
What are facts on boron?
it is a metalliod.
Is plastic a metalliod?
No it is a polymer.
Is zinc a metalliod?
No, zinc is a metal.
What are elements that are dull in appearance?
metalliod
Is zirconium a metalliod?
no, it's a metal.
Is francium a metalliod?
Francium is a metal.
