what are metalloids?what kind of oxides do they form?
Asked by nishac | 25th Mar, 2010, 11:11: AM
Expert Answer:
Elements which show properties of both metals and non- metals are called metalloids.
They can form any type of oxides which depends on many factors which you will study in higher classes like oxidation state etc.
Examples:
Silicon and germanium oxides ar acidic.
arsenic and antimony oxides are amphoteric
Answered by | 25th Mar, 2010, 11:37: AM
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