Question

the design of a new computer processor requires that electric current be carefully controlled. why might an engineer want to use a metalloid when designing a new computer processor? metalloids are amphoteric. metalloids are semiconductors. metalloids are brittle. metalloids are shiny.

Explanation:

Metalloids have properties of both metals and non - metals. One of their key properties is that they are semiconductors. In computer processors, the ability to control the flow of electric current precisely is crucial. Semiconductors can have their conductivity adjusted (for example, by doping), which allows for the careful control of electric current. While metalloids being shiny (like metals), brittle (like some non - metals), or amphoteric (ability to react as an acid or a base) are also properties, the property of being a semiconductor is directly related to the control of electric current in a computer processor.

Answer:

Metalloids are semiconductors.