Question

Which group of elements contains a metalloid?

(1) Group 8 (3) Group 16
(2) Group 2 (4) Group 18

Answer 1

groups 13-16 of the periodic table contain one or more metalloids . so the answer is (3) Group 16 :)))
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Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is Option 3.

Step-by-step explanation:

Metalloids are defined as the elements which show properties of both metals and non-metals. There are in total 7 metalloids in a periodic table.

They are: Boron (B), Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge), Arsenic (As), Antimony (Sb), Tellurium (Te) and Polonium (Po).

• Boron (B) is located in Group 13 of the periodic table.
• Silicon (Si) is located in Group 14 of the periodic table.
• Germanium (Ge) is located in Group 14 of the periodic table.
• Arsenic (As) is located in Group 15 of the periodic table.
• Antimony (Sb) is located in Group 15 of the periodic table.
• Tellurium (Te) is located in Group 16 of the periodic table.
• Polonium (Po) is located in Group 16 of the periodic table.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3.