Physical Properties of Metalloids State: They are all solid at room temperature. … Luster: Silicon for example appears lustrous, but is not malleable or ductile (it is brittle – a characteristic of some nonmetals). It is a much poorer conductor of heat and electricity than the metals. Are metalloids lustrous?Read More →

Metalloids and some metals can be can lose or gain electrons. This is not always true, as elements such as nitrogen can lose electrons to become positive. When an ionic compound forms, the more electronegative element will gain electrons and the less electronegative element will lose electrons. What is theRead More →