Chemistry (12th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - The Periodic Table - 6 Assessment - Page 186: 31

Answer

Metalloids display properties intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals. For example, metalloids are not poor conductors like nonmetals or good conductors like metals. In fact, metalloids are often referred to as semiconductors. Metalloids may also behave both like metals and nonmetals under different circumstances.

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Metalloids display properties intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals. For example, metalloids are not poor conductors like nonmetals or good conductors like metals. In fact, metalloids are often referred to as semiconductors. Metalloids may also behave both like metals and nonmetals under different circumstances.
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