Why is pure silicon chemically classified as a metalloid?

Pure silicon is classified as a metalloid which means it is both a metal and a non metal.It is a semi conductor of electricity.It is classified as a metalloid as it possesses both the properties of metals and non metals.Silicon is an element with intermediate properties of metals and non metals.

So what you would do is go through and add 3 teaspoons(tsp) 6 times because of the 6 tablespoons(tbsp). which will give you an answer of 18. another way is to multiply 3x6=18.