science, and periodic table of elements
2006-09-27 08:28:11 · 4 answers · asked by sarahgrace 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Elements that have some properties of metals and some properties of nonmetals are called metalloids. Silicon and Germanium are example of metalloids They are used to make computer chips.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaloid
2006-09-27 08:59:08 · answer #1 · answered by Roy G. Biv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elements with properties of metals and nonmetals are called metalloids some examples are :
B, Si, As, Te, Po, At, Sb, Ge
2006-09-27 17:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by goodquestion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a line that looks like stairs going through the periodic table that separates metals from non-metals. All elements touching this line are considered to be metalloids. THis line starts between Al and B and ends between Po and At.
2006-09-27 16:30:49 · answer #3 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are called metaloids or amphoteric elements. Are you looking for specific examples?
Look towards the bottom of groups 4A, 5A, & 6A.
Examples include Bismuth & Antimony.
2006-10-01 15:26:42 · answer #4 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋