MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #846

A researcher observes that germanium is a metalloid despite periodic trends. Which property explains this?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #846

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher observes that germanium is a metalloid despite periodic trends. Which property explains this?

    • A) Lower ionization energy
    • B) Half-filled p-orbitals
    • C) Anomalous atomic radius
    • D) Electron configuration with d-orbitals

    Answer: Electron configuration with d-orbitals

    Explanation: Germanium's p-orbital configuration allows semiconducting behavior. Other factors do not directly relate.