Silicon Dioxide (silica) Flashcards

1
Q

what is silicon dioxide formed from? [1]

A

silicon and oxygen atoms

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2
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what type of bonding is in silicon dioxide?

A

covalent bonding

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3
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what are the properties of silicon dioxide?

A

-very hard
-high melting, boiling points
-cannot conduct electricity.

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4
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what is silicon dioxide used in?

A

manufacture of glass (windows)

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