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Why methane and silicon dioxide have different boiling points?
Methane is a simple molecule composed of one carbon and four hydrogen atoms, resulting in weaker intermolecular forces compared to the structure of silicon dioxide, which consists of a network of covalent bonds. The stronger covalent bonding in silicon dioxide requires more energy to break, resulting in a higher boiling point compared to the relatively weak van der Waals forces in methane.
What is Silane Gas?
Silane gas is a colorless, flammable gas with a chemical formula SiH4. It is used in the production of silicon materials, such as silicones and silicon carbide, as well as in the manufacture of semiconductors and photovoltaic cells. Silane gas is highly reactive and must be handled with caution due to its pyrophoric nature.
Why methane and silicon dioxide have different melting points?
Methane, consists of discrete molecules with a formula CH4. Silicon dioxide, SiO2, is a covalent macro-molecule consisting of a lattice of covalently bonded Si and oxygen atoms (each silicon is attached to four oxygen atoms, each oxygen is attached to two silicon atoms. Solid methane is held together by intermolecular forces- London dispersion forces, which are weak., so relatively little thermal energy is required to break up the solid (-182 0C) Breaking the silicon dioxide lattice requires the breaking of strong covalent bonds- which requires much more energy- so it melts at a much higher temperature, 1600 0C
What is the moleclar shape of SiBr4?
Tetrahedral, just like methane. The 'Si' (Silicon) is immediately below Carbon in Group 4. So it behaves very similarly to carbon . Silicon , like carbon has four outer most electrons in its outer energy shell , so it will make four bonds. One each to each of the Bromines (Br). Silicon like carbon has the ability to catenate, that is form chains by bonding to itself. This feature is not as strong in silicon. The crystalline structure of sand ( silicon dioxide) is such that silicon bonds to itself and to oxygen.
Is Uranus a gas or rocky planet?
Uranus is mostly gas, methane and watery substances. Its core is rich in silicon. So to answer your question Uranus is classified as a gas giant.
Is SF2 linear?
No.Tetrafluorosilane or Silicon tetrafluoride is not linearbut tetrahedral (3-sided pyramid, so 3D figured),same as Methane CH4
What is the molecular geometry of SiHCl3?
Asymmetric tetrahedral. In the case of SiHCl3 , Si(Silicon) being below C in Group 4 is in the same orientation; that is it is at the centre. THe hydrogen and the three chlorines are attached individually to the central silicon, in the same manner as the four hydrogens in methane.
What is the scientific name of SiBr2?
Silicon hexabromide
What is the formula of flouro methane?
CH3F - monofluoro methane or fluoro methane CH2F2 - difluoro methane CHF3 - trifluoroo methane CF4 - tetrafluoro methane
What is the most familiar semiconductor?
silicon and germanium
What is methane and how do you know?
What is Methane.
What is the name for methane?
There is none methane is not an element.
