* Melting points vary greatly within both metals and metalloids. There's a wide range of melting points within each group.
* Some metalloids have higher melting points than some metals. For example, boron (a metalloid) has a melting point of 2076 °C, while mercury (a metal) has a melting point of -38.83 °C.
* Some metals have higher melting points than some metalloids. For example, tungsten (a metal) has a melting point of 3422 °C, while silicon (a metalloid) has a melting point of 1414 °C.
In summary:
* It's not a general rule that metalloids have higher melting points than metals.
* The melting point of a specific element depends on its atomic structure and bonding.
Let me know if you have more questions about metalloids or metals!
