Which of the following groups of elements are likely to have substances that have both metal and non-metallic properties? actinides group 18 lanthanides group 14

Answer : Group 14 elements are likely to have substances that have both metal and non-metallic properties.

Explanation :

Metalloid : It is a type of element whose properties lies in between the metals and non-metals.

There are commonly six metalloids : Boron(group 13), Silicon & Germanium(group 14), Arsenic & Antimony(group 15), Tellurium(group 16).

Properties of Metalloids :

Therefore, Group 14 elements are likely to have substances that have both metal and non-metallic properties.

group 14

Explanation:

on passing the small ampere of electric current through the tube made of ar and hg of cfl generates uv rays which excites the fluorescent and thus emits the high radiation by consumption of just 5- 12 w in comparison to incandescent light which requires more power such as around 40 - 55 w to lighten.

moreover the life span of fluorescent or cfl is around 8000 h whereas the life span of incandescent is around 1200 h

hence, the building installed with incandescent lights bears more electricity bill.