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silicones are classified as metalloid as it is a semi conductor. moreover,they are water repellent,inert,can resist high temperature without decomposing,and are in the form of oil and wax....

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Which of the following would be classified as a metalloid A aluminum B copper C tin D silicon?

Silicon is classified as a metalloid.


Which of the following would be classified as a metalloid aluminum or copper or tin or silicon?

Silicon would be classified as a metalloid. Aluminum and copper are classified as metals, while tin is typically classified as a metal. Metalloids have properties that are in between metals and nonmetals on the periodic table.


Silicon a magnetic?

Silicon is a diamagnetic chemical element (not magnetic).


Why is silicon chemically classified as a metalloid?

Silicon is classified as a metalloid because it has properties of both metals and nonmetals. It does not conduct electricity as well as metals but can conduct under certain conditions. Additionally, silicon has a crystalline structure like metals but lacks the luster and malleability typically associated with them.


Minerals with the silicon-oxygen structure are classified into what group?

Minerals with the silicon-oxygen structure are classified into the group known as silicates. Silicates are the most abundant group of minerals on Earth and make up the majority of the Earth's crust. They are characterized by the combination of silicon and oxygen atoms in their chemical structure.


How is silicon normally classified?

Metalloid because it has both metal and non-metal qualities


Is silicon is metal?

No, silicon is not a metal. It is a metalloid and is typically classified as a semiconductor. Silicon is commonly used in the electronics industry for making computer chips and other devices due to its semiconducting properties.


What type of oxide is silicon dioxide?

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What is the classification of silicon?

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Germanium is classified as a?

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Which is a semimetal out of sodium silicon helium and sulfur?

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Where in the periodic table would we classify silicon?

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