Q: Elements that specifically are noted to have properties of both metals and nonmetals are known as what?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals. Some can conduct electricity but only at certain temperatures. They may be shiny but brittle. All metalloids are solids at room temperature.

 Choices:

- compund metals

- alloys

- alkali metals

- metalloids


A:
metalloids