Question

If an element is lustrous, brittle, and a semi-conductor, how would you classify it?

Answer 1

Metalloid

Explanation:

If an element is lustrous, brittle and a semi-conductor, it is best classified as a metalloid.

Metalloids shares attributes of metals and non-metals.

• They are often described as semi-metals as they do not share the full properties that makes a metal a metal.
• Metalloids are lustrous but not malleable like metals.
• They do not conduct electricity but they do so on certain conditions.
• Examples are silicon, germanium, boron, arsenic e.t.c
• They are usually found in the middle of the periodic table.
• They are not readily alloyed with metals.

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