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Question 5 (1 point) Which element is classified as a metalloid? a Cs b Sc c Cr d Si

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Feb 25,2025

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The answer is Si.

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The correct answer is d) Si. Silicon is known as a metalloid because it has properties intermediate between metals and non-metals, distinguishing it from the other elements listed.

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Silicon (Si), the correct answer, is a classic example of a metalloid, which exhibits characteristics of both metals and nonmetals. It's versatile and plays a crucial role in technology, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing. Imagine your smartphone chips—yep, that’s silicon doing its magic! Metalloids like silicon can be great at conducting electricity under certain conditions, unlike nonmetals, while still being more brittle than metals. This unique set of properties makes them essential in the realms of electronics and materials science, paving the way for innovations from solar panels to computer components. How cool is that?

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