Which of the following elements is not a metalloid?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following elements is not a metalloid?
  1. Silicon
  2. Boron
  3. Germanium
  4. Aluminum

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following elements is not a metalloid?
  • Step 1: Understand what a metalloid is. A metalloid is an element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals.
  • Step 2: Look at the list of elements given: aluminum, silicon, boron, and germanium.
  • Step 3: Identify which of these elements are metalloids. Silicon, boron, and germanium are known to be metalloids.
  • Step 4: Determine which element is not a metalloid. Aluminum is a metal, not a metalloid.
  • Step 5: Conclude that aluminum is the answer to the question.
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