SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 148

SSC Stenographer - 18 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q148

Identify the element that is NOT a metalloid.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Sodium.

  • Metalloids are elements with properties intermediate between those of metals and non-metals.
  • Boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony and tellurium are metalloids.