Answer: Properties of metalloids are semiconducting and amphoteric.
Explanation:
Elements are divided into three categories: Metals, non-metals and metalloids.
Properties shown by metals:
- They are hard.
- They are solid at room temperature.
- They show lustrous property.
- They are ductile and malleable.
Properties shown by non-metals.
- They are soft or they are brittle in nature.
- They are liquid or gases at room temperature.
- They are poor conductors of electricity.
- They are non-lustrous in nature.
Properties shown by metalloids:
- They are semi conductors.
- They are amphoteric in nature.
- They show intermediate properties between metals and non-metals.
Hence, properties of metalloids are semiconducting and amphoteric.
