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Of the following pairs, the one containing example of metalloid elements in the periodic table is
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Options:
  • A Sodium and potassium
  • B Fluorine and chlorine
  • C Calcium and magnesium
  • D Boron and silicon
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The correct answer is: Boron and silicon
A metalloid is an element with properties similar to both metals and non-metals. The known metalloids are boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, tellurium and polonium.

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