Silicon (symbol Si) is element number 14 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Metalloid” category. Its atomic mass is about 28.085, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid. This element sits in period 3 and group 14 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 4. The short electron configuration of Silicon is [Ne] 3s² 3p². Known uses of Silicon include Computer chips, Glass and Cement.
The electron configuration of Silicon (Si), with 14 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 3) is highlighted:
Distribution of 14 electrons of Silicon across shells K to M:
The metalloids have properties between metals and nonmetals, and many of them are semiconductors.
The atomic number of Silicon (Si) is 14; that is, every atom of it has 14 protons.
The electron configuration of Silicon (Si) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p²; in short form it is [Ne] 3s² 3p², and its last shell is 3s² 3p².
The chemical symbol of Silicon is Si.
Silicon is located in period 3 and group 14 and belongs to the “Metalloid” category.
The atomic mass of Silicon is about 28.085 (atomic mass units).
The phase of Silicon under standard conditions is Solid.
Uses of Silicon include Computer chips, Glass and Cement.
Silicon was discovered by Jöns Jacob Berzelius in 1824.
Boron (B)Germanium (Ge)Arsenic (As)Antimony (Sb)Tellurium (Te)
