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WAEC Chemistry 2025 Objective — Question 9

Question 9 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following elements is a metalloid?

  • A. aluminium
  • B. seleniumCorrect
  • C. phosphorus
  • D. sodium

Explanation

Metalloids show properties of both metals and non-metals. Common metalloids include boron, silicon, arsenic and selenium. Aluminium and sodium are metals while phosphorus is a non-metal.

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