Silicon is the second most common element in the Earth's crust. Most rock consists of compounds of silicon and some other element. What makes silicon uniquely able to combine with many elements? (Hint: look at the element located about silicon on the periodic table. Remember these will have the same number of valence electrons and open spots for sharing.)

Silicon is the second most common element in the Earth's crust. Most rock consists of compounds of silicon and some other element. What makes silicon uniquely able to combine with many elements? (Hint: look at the element located about silicon on the periodic table. Remember these will have the same number of valence electrons and open spots for sharing.)

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Chapter20: The Representative Elements

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Problem 1RQ: What are the two most abundant elements by mass in the earths crust, oceans, and atmosphere? Does...

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