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Which element is a metalloid in Period 3 of the periodic table?

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General Science - Physics (Basics)
Which element is a metalloid in Period 3 of the periodic table?
ASilicon
BPhosphorus
CSulfur
DChlorine
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand metalloids

    Metalloids have properties intermediate between metals and non-metals.
  2. Step 2: Identify Period 3 metalloids

    Silicon is a metalloid in Period 3. Phosphorus, Sulfur, and Chlorine are non-metals.
  3. Final Answer:

    Silicon → Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Period 3 metalloid = Silicon ✅
Quick Trick: Silicon is the common metalloid in Period 3.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Mistaking non-metals like Phosphorus as metalloids.
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