Question

Classify the following into metals, non-metals and metalloids: (i) Germanium (ii) Boron (iii) Diamond (iv) Iodine (v) Copper (vi) Helium.

June 26, 2024

Answer

Metal – Copper

Non-metals – Diamond, iodine and helium

Metalloids – Germanium, boron.

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