what seven elements have the appearance and properties of a metal but behave like the non-metal in certain situations?

i. boron

ii. silicon

iii. germanium

iv. arsenic

v. antimony

vi. tellurium

vii. polonium

Explanation:

Elements that have appearance and properties of a metal but behave like non-metal in certain conditions are called semi-metals or metalloids. On the periodic table, they are found between metals and non-metals. Examples are astatine, polonium, tellurium, antimony, arsenic, germanium, silicon, boron.

Some of their properties that make them look like metals are:

i. They exist as solids at room temperature.

ii. They are shiny.

iii. They are ductile.

Some of their properties that make them look like non-metals are:

i. They are brittle.

ii. Not very good conductor of electricity compared to metals.

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