Group Number of Silicon (& Uses, Sources ... 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has a group name assigned, even Silicon. But how do we know what is the group name for an atom of Si?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol (or name), let's say Si, we can open any periodic table and search for Silicon. If the periodic table is complete just scroll up and read the number on the top (from 1 to 18).

In the case of Silicon the group number is 14. However there is a lot of funny facts about Silicon that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Silicon Overview

Silicon Group Number

14

Atomic Number

14

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

28,0855

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Si

Name Origin

Latin: silex, silicus, (flint).

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.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Jöns Berzelius
Year: 1824
Location: Sweden

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.

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.

Want to learn more details and data about Silicon (Si)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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