Metalloid

Definition

An element close to the boundary between metals and non-metals that has some properties associated with each.

Used by OCR

Specification C2.2b · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher)

Elements close to the stepped line, such as silicon, can show a mixture of metallic and non-metallic properties and are often called metalloids. The large central block consists of transition metals.
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GCSE Chemistry · key term

An element close to the boundary between metals and non-metals that has some properties associated with each.

Used by OCR

Specification C2.2b · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher)

Elements close to the stepped line, such as silicon, can show a mixture of metallic and non-metallic properties and are often called metalloids. The large central block consists of transition metals.
Revise: Structure and Periodic Position

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