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Q. The elements having characteristics of both metals and non-metals can be termed as

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

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The elements such as silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony and tellurium have characteristics of both metals and non-metals and are termed as semi-metals or metalloids.