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This question is about silicon and its compounds. An atom of silicon is represented as: 1430Si^{30}_{14}\text{Si}1430​Si

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How many protons, neutrons, and electrons are in this atom of silicon?

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The structure of a silicon compound, disilane, is shown below: A structural formula of disilane. Two silicon (Si) atoms are bonded together by a single line representing a covalent bond in the center. Each silicon atom is also bonded to three hydrogen (H) atoms via single lines pointing up, down, and outwards horizontally. In total, there are 2 silicon atoms and 6 hydrogen atoms. Complete the molecular formula of this silicon compound: Si‾H‾\text{Si}_{\underline{\quad}}\text{H}_{\underline{\quad}}Si​​H​​

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Silane (SiH4\text{SiH}_4SiH4​) exists as small molecules and has a very low boiling point. What is the reason for the low boiling point of silane? * Covalent bonds and intermolecular forces are weak. * Only covalent bonds are weak. * Only intermolecular forces are weak.

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Like diamond, elemental silicon has a giant covalent structure. How many covalent bonds does each silicon atom form in this giant covalent structure? * 1 * 2 * 3 * 4

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