Multiple choice

Ge is a

  1. metal

  2. non metal

  3. metalloid

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Germanium (Ge) exhibits properties of both metals and non-metals, placing it in the metalloid category. It has electrical conductivity between that of metals and insulators, making it useful in semiconductors. The correct answer is C because Ge is classified as a metalloid in the periodic table, not a pure metal or non-metal.

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