What are the Semi-Metals?

What are the Semi-Metals?

The Semi-Metals or Metalloids are found along the division line between the Metals and Non-Metals in the Periodic Table. These Elements have both metallic and non-metallic properties. For example, the Metalloids are dull like Non-Metals, but conduct electricity like Metals. In industry, Silicon and Germanium are used as semiconductors. Arsenic is a toxic element found in rat poison. [LM] {CI}