Properties of Metalloids
We know that Metalloid show intermediate properties between metal and non-metal. Hence, we will look at the properties of metalloids below in detail.
- All Metalloids in the Periodic Table are generally solid at room temperature
- Metalloid shows some of the physical properties of the metals such as properties of metals such as some lustrous property used for making alloys and high melting points.
- Metalloid also show some non-metallic properties such as brittle in nature, intermediate ionization energy, and ability to form negative ion.
- The conductivity of metalloid is that between metals and non-metals. Hence, they are extensively used as semiconductors
- The ionization enthalpy and the electronegativity of metalloids are in between the range of metals and non-metals
Metalloids
Metalloids are the elements in the Chemistry Periodic Table whose properties lie in between those of metals and non-metals. All the elements in the periodic table are classified into three categories namely Metals, Non-Metals, and Metalloids. Elements in the periodic table(an arrangement of different elements in order of their increasing atomic number) for the study of their properties, nature, and reaction with other elements.