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23 December, 18:01

The atoms of a metalloid have 6 valence electrons. The metalloid is used as a semiconductor. Which best describes the electron shell in which the valence electrons are located?

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  1. 23 December, 19:53
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    The atoms of the metalloid which has 6 valence electrons acts as a semiconductor as it has a valence orbital which has been hybridized allowing for a variable flow of electrons, and a preferential half filled Electronic configuration allowing it to act as a semiconductor.
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