SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 26

SSC MTS - 20 July 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q26

Which of the following is an example of metalloid?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e Boron.

  • The elements classified as metalloids are boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, tellurium, and polonium.
  • Metalloids can be viewed as a diagonal section on the Period Table, separating metals from nonmetals.
  • A nonmetallic element, such as carbon, that can form alloys with metals.