4.3 - Metalloids
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What are metalloids?
💡 Hint: Think about their position on the periodic table.
Name one example of a metalloid.
💡 Hint: Look for elements with semiconductor properties.
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What makes metalloids unique in the periodic table?
💡 Hint: Consider their classification on the periodic table.
Are all metalloids used in electronics?
💡 Hint: Remember the role of silicon in technology.
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Explain how the semiconductive property of silicon can be leveraged to improve solar panel efficiency.
💡 Hint: Think about how conductivity aids in energy transfer in panels.
Research and analyze the increasing role of metalloids in modern technology and propose a new area where they can be applied.
💡 Hint: Consider how their properties may influence new technological advancements.
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