Question

Which of the following statements about metalloids is true?

Answer 1

Metalloids had properties that fall between those of metals and nonmetals (I believe that to be correct-.-)

Answer 2

Answer: Option (c) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Metalloids are the substances or elements that show properties of both metals and non-metals.

Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. They have shiny surface and can be drawn into thin wires and sheets.

Whereas non-metals are bad conductors of heat and electricity. They are brittle in nature and are not shiny.

Similarly, metalloids are shiny but they are brittle at the same time with a relatively good electrical conductivity.

Thus, we can conclude that the statement, metalloids have properties that fall between those of metals and nonmetals, is true about metalloids.