Definitions
- Describing a material that has properties of both metals and nonmetals. - Referring to a substance that exhibits intermediate conductivity between metals and nonmetals. - Talking about a compound that has characteristics of both metals and nonmetals.
- Describing an element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals. - Referring to a chemical element that exhibits intermediate conductivity between metals and nonmetals. - Talking about a substance that has characteristics of both metals and nonmetals.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe materials that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.
- 2Both words refer to substances that exhibit intermediate conductivity between metals and nonmetals.
- 3Both words can be used to describe elements or compounds that have characteristics of both metals and nonmetals.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Semimetallic is a less common term than metalloid.
- 2Scope: Metalliod is a broader term that includes all elements in the periodic table that exhibit intermediate properties between metals and nonmetals, while semimetallic is a more general term that can also include compounds and alloys.
- 3Connotation: Semimetallic is a more technical term that is often used in scientific contexts, while metalloid is a more commonly used term in everyday language.
Remember this!
Semimetallic and metalloid are synonyms that describe materials with properties of both metals and nonmetals. While semimetallic is a more general term that can be applied to compounds and alloys, metalloid specifically refers to chemical elements. Metalloid is a more commonly used term in everyday language, while semimetallic is more technical and often used in scientific contexts.
