What are metalloids? Give examples.

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(N/A) The elements which exhibit properties intermediate between those of metals and non-metals are called metalloids or semimetals.
Examples include Silicon $(Si)$,Germanium $(Ge)$,Arsenic $(As)$,Antimony $(Sb)$,and Tellurium $(Te)$.

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