What do you call elements below metalloids?

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In summary, metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals. They are located on the periodic table between the metals and nonmetals. The commonly recognized metalloids are boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, and tellurium, while some periodic tables also include astatine as a metalloid. Nonmetals, which are located below metalloids on the periodic table, are typically poor conductors of heat and electricity. The main difference between metalloids and nonmetals is their ability to conduct electricity, with metalloids having a moderate ability and nonmetals having a very low or no ability. Metalloids have various uses in everyday life, such

Jan 21, 2016

TT0

What do you call metals under metalloids on the periodic table? Since they arent metalloids nor transition metals. Do they have a specific name? Thanks!

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Jan 21, 2016

Borek

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Just metals as far as I am aware.

Jan 21, 2016

TT0

Ok thanks

Related to What do you call elements below metalloids?

1. What are metalloids?

Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals. They are located on the periodic table between the metals and nonmetals.

2. What elements are considered metalloids?

The commonly recognized metalloids are boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, and tellurium. Some periodic tables also include astatine as a metalloid, while others consider it a nonmetal.

3. What do you call elements below metalloids?

The elements below metalloids on the periodic table are known as nonmetals. They are typically poor conductors of heat and electricity and have a wide range of physical and chemical properties.

4. What is the difference between metalloids and nonmetals?

The main difference between metalloids and nonmetals is their ability to conduct electricity. Metalloids have a moderate ability to conduct electricity, while nonmetals have a very low or no ability to conduct electricity.

5. How are metalloids used in everyday life?

Metalloids have various uses in everyday life. For example, silicon is used in computer chips and solar panels, boron is used in laundry detergents and fertilizers, and antimony is used in flame retardants and batteries.