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Silicon is an atom, not a molecule.

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Which two elements do oxygen and silicon contain?

Oxygen and Silicon are elements in their own right. They do NOT contain aanything else. However, Silicon and Oxygen can combine to form the molecule 'Silicon Dioxide' ( SiO2 ), of which is sand on the beach is an impure form, mixed with oxides of other elements.


Is silica dioxide quartz an organic molecule?

No. It is neither organic nor a molecule. Silicon dioxide consists only of silicon and oxygen. By definition, an organic compound must contain carbon. Second, silicon dioxide forms a covalent network rather than molecules.


What items contain silicon?

Sand, glass, and quartz contain silicon. There are also window or aquarium sealants that contain silicon.


Do batteries contain silicon?

Electrical batteries don't contain silicon.


How many atoms does silicon dioxide contain?

Well, honey, silicon dioxide, also known as silica, contains one silicon atom and two oxygen atoms per molecule. So, if we're talking about a single molecule of silicon dioxide, it contains a total of three atoms. But if you're asking about a sample of silicon dioxide, well, that could contain trillions upon trillions of atoms depending on the size of the sample. Hope that clears things up for ya, sugar!


How many atoms per molecule in silicon tetrachloride?

There is one silicon atom and four chlorine atoms in a molecule of silicon tetrachloride.


Does halides contain silicon?

Yes, halides can contain silicon. Silicon can form halides by combining with elements such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine to create silicon halides. Examples of silicon halides include silicon tetrafluoride (SiF4) and silicon tetrachloride (SiCl4).


Does botox contain silicon?

No, Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) does not contain silicon. It is a neurotoxin made from a type of bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. Silicon is not a component of Botox injections.


What is a catchy phrase for silicon?

silicon carbide, that is a SiC molecule to grind with!


What organelles have silicon?

Organelles don't contain silicon.


Minerals that do not contain silicon?

Sulphates, phosphates, oxides, halides and carbonates are minerals that do not contain silicon.


What type of bond exists in a molecule of silicon dioxide?

In a molecule of silicon dioxide, there are covalent bonds between silicon and oxygen atoms. Silicon shares electrons with oxygen to form a stable structure, creating a network of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms.