Difference between revisions of "Silicon"
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[[Silicon]] is a [[solid]]. | [[Silicon]] is a [[solid]]. | ||
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+ | [[File:SiliconSymbol1.png|right|300px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Silicon]].]] | ||
+ | [[File:Silcon2dWK.PNG|right|200px|thumb|A 2 dimensional representation of a [[Silicon]] [[atom]] with 14 [[proton]]s and 14 [[neutron]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] and 14 [[electron]]s orbiting the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]].]] | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
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[[Silicon]] is a [[Group 4]] [[metalloid]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 14. | [[Silicon]] is a [[Group 4]] [[metalloid]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 14. | ||
Revision as of 14:10, 12 March 2020
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Meaning
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.