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  • Metalloids on the Periodic Table: Location and Properties
    Metalloids are found in a stair-step pattern on the periodic table, separating the metals from the nonmetals.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Top: Boron (B)

    * Right side: Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge), Arsenic (As), Antimony (Sb), Tellurium (Te)

    * Bottom: Polonium (Po) is often considered a metalloid, but it's sometimes categorized as a metal.

    Remember: This stair-step pattern is a general guideline. There are some disagreements on whether certain elements are strictly metalloids, as their properties can sometimes overlap with metals or nonmetals.

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