Which of the following statements correctly describes a general characteristic of metalloids?

A) They are highly malleable and ductile elements that conduct electricity better than typical transition metals.

B) They possess intermediate electrical conductivity that typically increases as temperature rises.

C) They exist predominantly as diatomic gases with low boiling points under standard conditions.

D) They form gaseous anions readily by losing valence electrons during chemical bonding.

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