Asked by jacob
Which element is a metalloid?
selenium (Se)
germanium (Ge)
phosphorus (P
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Germanium (Ge).
Reason: Germanium is a metalloid — it sits along the periodic "staircase" between metals and nonmetals (group 14, atomic number 32) and has intermediate properties (used in semiconductors). Selenium and phosphorus are nonmetals.
Reason: Germanium is a metalloid — it sits along the periodic "staircase" between metals and nonmetals (group 14, atomic number 32) and has intermediate properties (used in semiconductors). Selenium and phosphorus are nonmetals.
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