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No, Silicon dioxide SiO2 is a giant molecule. Quartz and sand are examples of this common naturally occuring substance. Silicon is not a metal it is classed as metalloid, in simple terms it looks like a metal but is a semiconductor when solid.
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Is silicon oxide a mixture?
No. Silicon dioxide is a compound.
How do you separate iron III oxide and silicon dioxide?
You should be able to use a magnet to attract the iron out of the sand (silicon dioxide)
What is the formula of the silicon and oxide compound?
If you're talking about silicon monoxide, it is SiO. If you're talking about silicon dioxide, it is SiO2.
What property of calcium oxide enables it to react with silicon dioxide?
it is acidic!
What material is made from silicon oxide combined with metal oxides?
Glass
Is silicon oxide a mixture?
No. Silicon dioxide is a compound.
Does silicon oxide have a simple molecular or giant structure?
silicon (IV) oxide or silicon dioxide has giant covalent structure
What type of oxide is silicon dioxide?
Giant covalent molecule. It is an acidic oxide
What is the chemical symbol for silicon oxide?
The chemical formula (not symbol) of silicon dioxide is SiO2.
What is correct formula for silicon dioxide?
Silicon Dioxide, also referred to as silica, is a type of chemical compound that is a form of silicion oxide. The correct formula for silicon dioxide is SiO2.
What is MOS in IC technology?
Metal Oxide Semiconductormetal gates (FETs)silicon dioxide insulator between the gates and channelssemiconductor channels (FETs)
How do you separate iron III oxide and silicon dioxide?
You should be able to use a magnet to attract the iron out of the sand (silicon dioxide)
Which oxides are acidic and which oxides are basic?
Sodium oxide, magnesium oxide, and copper oxide are basic oxides, while carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and silicon dioxide are acidic oxides.
What is the ionic compound of silicon dioxide?
SiO2, though silicon dioxide is covalent, not ionic.
What is the formula of the silicon and oxide compound?
If you're talking about silicon monoxide, it is SiO. If you're talking about silicon dioxide, it is SiO2.
What property of calcium oxide enables it to react with silicon dioxide?
it is acidic!
What are metal compounds in rocks called?
silicon oxide- SiO2
