Does silicon has properties of both metals and nonmetals?

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2026-04-20 01:11

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Yes, silicon is a metalloid and possesses properties of both metals and nonmetals. It can conduct electricity like a metal but also acts as a semiconductor, like a nonmetal, in certain conditions. Silicon's properties are intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals.

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