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Silicon has 4 valence electrons in the third valence shell. This shell wants to fill up with 8 electrons or be empty. Therefore, a Silicon Ion would have a +4 or -4 charge. On the Periodic Table, if you go three elements to the left, you'll find Sodium: Na(+1). If you go three elements to the right, you'll find Chlorine: Cl(-1). Nobody ever says Cl(+7), but for Silicon, it's a toss-up as to whether it's +4 or -4. A common molecule SiO2 (sand or glass) forms when two oxygens O(-2) each share two of Silicon's extra four electrons. Then everybody's happy with complete valence shells.
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How many electrons does silicon have at no charge?
Silicon's atomic number is 14, meaning it has 14 protons. Each of these protons carries a charge of +1, thus silicon has 14 positive charges in it. So, in order for it to have no charge, it must be balanced by 14 negative charges; therefore, neutral silicon has 14 electrons.
What is the total charge at the nucleus of silicon atom?
the nucleus of silicon contains neutrons and protons. neutrons are electrically neutral. The atomic no. of Si is 14, which means the Si nucleus contains 14 protons, so the charge at the nucleus of silicon atom is +14
What are the elements found in sand?
Silicon and oxygen, in this form. SiO2 Silicon dioxide.
Is silicon similar to a non-metal?
no it is not a nonmetal. Silicon is a metalloid
How does silicon carbide differ from quartz?
Silicon carbide consists of silicon and carbon, quartz consists of silicon and oxygen.
What is the charge of silicon?
no it does not
What kind of silicon is CPU made from?
Silicon chip
How many electrons does silicon have at no charge?
Silicon's atomic number is 14, meaning it has 14 protons. Each of these protons carries a charge of +1, thus silicon has 14 positive charges in it. So, in order for it to have no charge, it must be balanced by 14 negative charges; therefore, neutral silicon has 14 electrons.
How many protons do silicon have?
The number of protons in silicon is 14. The amount of protons in an element can impact its positive charge.
What is the total charge at the nucleus of silicon atom?
the nucleus of silicon contains neutrons and protons. neutrons are electrically neutral. The atomic no. of Si is 14, which means the Si nucleus contains 14 protons, so the charge at the nucleus of silicon atom is +14
What parameter in a germanium diode differs from those in a silicon diode?
germenium diode contains majority electron as a charge carriers while the silicon diode contains holes as a majority charge cariers,
What kind of bonds is the element silicon likely to form?
Covalent bonds are most common for silicon.
What is the electronegitivity of silicon?
electronegitivity is a electon with a negative charge that can not be altered from its original state
How many electrons does silicon have when neutral?
Silicon has 14 electrons in the following orbital configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p2, when neutral in charge.
Why leakage current of germanium is more than silicon?
Because the space charge region or depletion region is small in germanium compared to silicon hence leakage current is more in germanium than silicon
What kind of bond do silicon and carbon make?
Because silicon is a metalloid/semi-metal and carbon is a nonmetal, the bond is covalent.
What kind of material is in sima?
Silicon and Magnesium is celled SiMa.
