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No. Silicon is an element, and is a dark grey colour. Diatomaceous earth is composed of the bodies of countless diatoms; tiny aquatic algae with a siliceous cell wall.

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You recently saw an episode of Bones on Sky One and the pathologist mentioned 'diatamatious earth' What is it?

Diatomaceous earth is a natural sedimentary rock made up of the fossilized remains of diatoms, which are a type of algae. It is commonly used in filtration, pest control, and as an abrasive. In forensic science, diatomaceous earth can be used to absorb liquids and help in the preservation and collection of evidence.


Is silicon found in earth's Core?

No, silicon is not found in the Earth's core. The Earth's core is primarily composed of iron and nickel. Silicon is mainly found in the Earth's crust and mantle.


How is silicon converted to magnesium in earth?

Silicon is not converted to magnesium in earth; some artificial isotopes of silicon decay to magnesium isotopes.


Where on Earth is the most silicon found?

The most silicon on Earth is found in the Earth's crust, specifically in the form of silicon dioxide (SiO2) in minerals like quartz and sand.


What is the percentage of silicon in the earth crust?

The portion of Earth's crust which is composed of the element silicon is roughly 28%.


Is silicon one of the most common earth elements?

Yes. Around 15% of the Earth's mass is the element silicon.


What is the element that is 2nd most abundant element on Earth?

Silicon, with a percentage of 27,7 % in the earth crust.


What is the second most common element on Earth?

The second most common element on Earth is silicon, after oxygen. Silicon is a non-metallic element that is abundant in Earth's crust, mostly found in the form of silicon dioxide (silica) in rocks and minerals.


Does the Earth's mantle have silicon?

Yes


Second most abundant element in earth's crust?

silicon silicon's atomic mass is 28.06 and it has 14 protons so it would have 14.06 neutrons on average


How much is one kilogram of silicon?

It's free, the whole earth is covered with silicon


What are the 2 most common compound on earth?

Very probable these compounds are water and silicon dioxide (in the Earth crust).