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: The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Silicon]] has 14 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 28. | : The most [[Stable Isotope|stable isotope]] of [[Silicon]] has 14 [[neutron]]s in its [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] giving it an [[Relative Atomic Mass|atomic mass]] of 28. | ||
: [[Silicon]] is in [[Period]] 3 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 3 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. | : [[Silicon]] is in [[Period]] 3 of the [[Periodic Table]] because it has 3 [[Electron Orbital|electron shells]]. | ||
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: [[Silicon]] is a [[metalloid]] [[element]] so in some conditions it is an [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | : [[Silicon]] is a [[metalloid]] [[element]] so in some conditions it is an [[Electrical Conductor|electrical conductor]]. | ||
: [[Silicon]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]] and has a high [[Melting Point|melting point]]. | : [[Silicon]] is a shiny [[solid]] at [[STP|standard temperature and pressure]] and has a high [[Melting Point|melting point]]. | ||
Revision as of 10:08, 1 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Key Stage 3
Meaning
File:SiliconSymbol.png
The chemical symbol for Silicon.
Silicon is a Group 4 metalloid element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 14.
About Silicon
- Silicon has the chemical symbol B.
Atomic Structure
- Silicon as 14 protons and 14 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 14 and an atomic mass of 28.
- Silicon is in Period 3 of the Periodic Table because it has 3 electron shells.
Properties
- Silicon is a shiny solid at room temperature.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Silicon is a Group 4 metalloid element, on the Periodic Table, with 14 protons in the nucleus.
About Iodine
Molecular Structure
- Silicon has the chemical symbol B.
- Silicon atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Silicon has 14 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 28.
- Silicon is in Period 3 of the Periodic Table because it has 3 electron shells.
Properties
- Silicon is a metalloid element so in some conditions it is an electrical conductor.
- Silicon is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.