silicon-and-germanium-are-the-only-two-elements-that-are-practically-useful-semi

Question

What is the basis for pairing up these elements? Base your observation on its similarities to Si and Ge.

Accepted Answer

The compounds have an average valence electron number that is the same as Si and Ge.

Answer

Pairing a metal and a nonmetal makes a metalloid like properties

Answer

They are elements that are in the same group as Si and Ge.

Answer

They are elements that are in the same block as Si and Ge.