CLEP Chemistry

Category - Multiple Choice

Which of the following elements is classified as a metalloid?
  1. Chlorine
  2. Zinc
  3. Aluminum
  4. Carbon
  5. Silicon
Explanation
Answer: Silicon

Metalloids separate metals and non-metals in the periodic table. They possess properties of both metals and non-metals. In this question, silicon is the only element classified as a metalloid.
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