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A
Silicon (Si)
B
Germanium (Ge)
C
Arsenic (As)
D
Phosphorus (P)
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Answer
The element you’re looking for is silicon. Silicon sits in Group 14 (the carbon group) and is classified as a metalloid because it has properties of both metals and non‑metals. Its intermediate conductivity makes it essential for electronics and solar cells. For example, a silicon wafer is used to make computer chips, showing its metalloid nature in everyday technology.
Detailed Explanation
The element in option B is in group 14 and behaves like both a metal and a nonmetal. Other options are incorrect because Some students think the element in option A is the metalloid in group 14 because it is widely used in electronics; The element in option C is in a different group that contains mostly nonmetals.
Key Concepts
groups (families)
metalloids
Topic
Periodic Table Structure
Difficulty
medium level question
Cognitive Level
understand
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