Q33
General ScienceChemistry
Which one of the following is not a metalloid?
- a.Boron
- b.Silicon
- c.Gallium
- d.Germanium
Answer: (C) Gallium
Gallium is a metal (it melts in the hand at about 30 °C). Boron, silicon and germanium have properties between metals and non-metals and are classed as metalloids.