Chemistry-Periodic Table
NEET Chemistry Periodic Table MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 11
Consider a periodic table diagram that shows a thick zig-zag line running diagonally across it. Which set of elements is most likely to be found bordering this zig-zag line, possessing properties characteristic of both metals and non-metals?
A
Silicon, Germanium, Arsenic
B
Sodium, Magnesium, Aluminum
C
Iron, Nickel, Cobalt
D
Helium, Neon, Argon
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The elements bordering the thick zig-zag line in the periodic table, such as silicon, germanium, and arsenic, are called metalloids and exhibit properties of both metals and non-metals.
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