Silicon Is an Element That Is Found Directly Underneath Carbon

question 33

Multiple Choice

Silicon is an element that is found directly underneath carbon in the periodic table and thus has similar properties to carbon, including electron orbitals. How many electrons are in the valence shell of a silicon atom?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 4
• D) 6

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