Why Is Silicon Not Suitable for Making Covalent Bonds Stable

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why is silicon not suitable for making covalent bonds stable and strong enough to form the basis of living organisms,even though it is just below carbon on the periodic table?

• A)Silicon is too large for its nucleus to attract the valence electrons of neighboring atoms enough to hold molecules together sufficiently.
• B)Silicon is too small for its nucleus to attract the valence electrons of neighboring atoms enough to hold molecules together sufficiently.
• C)Silicon is too large for its nucleus to attract the protons of neighboring atoms enough to hold molecules together.
• D)Silicon is too small for its nucleus to attract the protons of neighboring atoms enough to hold molecules together.

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Definitions:

Logic Processing

The systematic handling of logical operations, often involving binary computations, within computing devices.

Nonvolatile Memory

A memory designed to retain its data while its power supply is turned off.

Programmed Contents

Data or instructions that have been configured into a system or device to control its operation.

Operating Power

The amount of power required by a device or system to perform its designated functions under normal conditions.