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Q: Why doesn't silicon commonly become an ion?
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How does an silicon become a Si4 ion?

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How many oxygen ions and silicon ions are in a silicon oxygen tetrahedron?

There are 4 oxygen ions and 1 silicon ion in a silicon- oxygen tetrahedron.


What does SiF6 mean?

SiF6 stands for silicon hexafluoride, but it can only exist as an ion, therefore its correct symbol is SiF62- (silicon hexafluoride ion) and it has an octahedral molecular shape


What would happen if a proton was added to a aluminum atom?

If a proton were added to an atom of aluminum, the atom would become a silicon ion with a single positive charge.


Does carbonate contain silicate?

No. A carbonate ion consists of carbon and oxygen. A silicate ion consists of silicon and oxygen.


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Is sugar an ion?

No No, sugar is not an ion. In fact, it doesnt even dissociate in water. It is a compound.


Is silver nitrate a positive ion or negative ion?

it is a negative ion because silver doesnt attracts positive ions which makes it more metallic it is a negative ion because silver doesnt attracts positive ions which makes it more metallic


What ion is commonly formed from fluorine?

The only possible ion of fluorine is: F-It's called a fluoride ion.


What is a positive and negative ion?

when an atom loose electron it become negative ion and when it gains electron it become positive ion


Is magnesium commonly found as an ion?

Yes.


Do the number of electrons for an ion differ from its neutral atom?

no it doesnt