Which one of the following is a metalloid?
A)Se
B)Hf
C)Zr
D)Xe
E)Si

Name: Which one of the following is a metalloid? A)Se B)Hf C)Zr D)Xe E)Si
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Silicon (Si) is a metalloid because it has properties of both metals and nonmetals. It has a shiny appearance like metals, but is brittle and not malleable like nonmetals. It is also a semiconductor, which is a property of metalloids. Selenium (Se) is a nonmetal, and Hafnium (Hf), Zirconium (Zr), and Xenon (Xe) are all metals.

Which One of the Following Is a Metalloid