Question

what are meant by metalloids?

Answer 1

An element (e.g. arsenic, antimony, or tin) whose properties are intermediate between those of metals and solid non-metals or semiconductors i.e. they show properties of both.

Answer 2

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the elements which shows the property of both metal as well as non metals that elements are called as metalloids..
their properties are intermediate between the properties of metals and nonmetals..
metalloids are also sometimes called as the semimetals.
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some of the examples of metalloids are Boron, silicon, Germanium etc

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