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Question
Elements located along the stair-step line between metals and nonmetals are known as:
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Metalloids (or semimetals) such as boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, and tellurium have properties intermediate between metals and nonmetals and are found along the stair-step line.
Hint
These elements often act as semiconductors.