Recent questions tagged metalloids

Description : Metalloids

Last Answer : Metalloids or semi-metals have mostly non-metallic properties. One of their distinguishing characteristics is that their conductivity increases as their temperature increases. This is the opposite of what ... as computers. The metalloids include elements such as silicon (Si) and germanium (Ge).

Description : Metals, Metalloids and Non-metals

Last Answer : The elements in the periodic table can also be divided according to whether they are metals, metalloids or non-metals. The zigzag line separates all the elements that are metals from those that ... more metals then non-metals. Metals, metalloids and non-metals all have their own specific properties.