The element with atomic number 14 is hard and forms acidic oxide and a covalent halide . To which of the category does it belong?

Q. The element with atomic number 14 is hard and forms acidic oxide and a covalent halide . To which of the category does it belong?

A.            metal

B.            Metalloid

C.            Non metal

D.            Left hand side element

Answer: Metalloid