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Which element is a metalloid?

A
selenium (Se)
B
germanium (Ge)
C
phosphorus (P)
D
iodine (I)
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Which element is a semiconductor?

A
germanium
B
aluminum
C
tin
D
iodine
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Which metalloid has three valence electrons?

A
boron
B
arsenic
C
silicon
D
lithium
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Which lists the elements in order from least conductive to most conductive?

A
nitrogen (N), antimony (Sb), bismuth (Bi)
B
nitrogen (N), bismuth (Bi), antimony (Sb)
C
antimony (Sb), nitrogen (N), bismuth (Bi)
D
bismuth (Bi), antimony (Sb), nitrogen (N)
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Which metalloid has five valence electrons in the fourth electron shell?

A
antimony
B
germanium
C
selenium
D
arsenic
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The design of a new computer processor requires that electric current be carefully controlled. Why might an engineer want to use a metalloid when designing a new computer processor?

A
Metalloids are amphoteric.
B
Metalloids are semiconductors.
C
Metalloids are brittle.
D
Metalloids are shiny.
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Which statement describes a property that is unique to metalloids?

A
Metalloids are shiny.
B
Metalloids are semiconductive.
C
Metalloids are solid.
D
Metalloids are brittle.
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Which element in period 3 on the periodic table is a metalloid?

A
magnesium (Mg)
B
aluminum (Al)
C
silicon (Si)
D
sulfur (S)

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