SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This group of elements has properties that are opposite those of metals.
A
metalloids
B
nonmetals
C
transition metals
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Metalloids have properties intermediate between the metals and nonmetals. Metalloids are useful in the semiconductor industry.

Detailed explanation-2: -Metalloids can be defined as chemical elements whose physical and chemical properties fall in between the metal and non-metal categories. For example-Boron ( B ), Germanium ( Ge ), Arsenic ( As ), etc.

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