All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 14 as atomic number?
The answer is Silicon and there is so much cool stuff about Silicon that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.
Alright now to the facts!
The answer is Silicon and there is so much cool stuff about Silicon that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.
Alright now to the facts!
Silicon Overview
Description
Amorphous form is brown power; crystalline form has gray metallic appearance. Seventh most abundant element in the universe. Second most plentiful element in the earths crust.
Atomic Symbol
Si (Silicon)
Discovery
Discovered By: Jöns Berzelius
Year: 1824
Location: Sweden
Discovered By: Jöns Berzelius
Year: 1824
Location: Sweden
State at 20 °C
Solid
Sources
Makes up major portion of clay, granite, quartz (SiO2), and sand. Commercial production depends on a reaction between sand (SiO2) and carbon at a temperature of around 2200 °C.
Makes up major portion of clay, granite, quartz (SiO2), and sand. Commercial production depends on a reaction between sand (SiO2) and carbon at a temperature of around 2200 °C.
Uses
Used in glass as silicon dioxide (SiO2). Silicon carbide (SiC) is one of the hardest substances known and used in polishing. Also the crystalline form is used in semiconductors.
Used in glass as silicon dioxide (SiO2). Silicon carbide (SiC) is one of the hardest substances known and used in polishing. Also the crystalline form is used in semiconductors.
Atomic Mass
Name Origin
Latin: silex, silicus, (flint).
Latin: silex, silicus, (flint).
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