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[[Silicon]] is a [[Group 4]] [[metalloid]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 14 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | [[Silicon]] is a [[Group 4]] [[metalloid]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 14 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | ||
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: [[Silicon]] has the [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] [[Silicon|Si]]. | : [[Silicon]] has the [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] [[Silicon|Si]]. | ||
====Atomic Structure==== | ====Atomic Structure==== | ||
Revision as of 21:19, 1 April 2019
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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 Si.
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 Silicon
- Silicon has the chemical symbol Si.
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.