A step-by-step explanation of how to draw the Lewis dot structure for Si (Silicon). I show you where Silicon is on the periodic table and how to determine how many valence electrons Silicon has. After that I draw the Lewis dot structure for Silicon (Si).
Note: Silicon is in Group 14 (sometimes called Group IV or 4). Since it is in Group 4 it will have 4 valence electrons. When you draw the Lewis structure for Silicon you’ll put four “dots” or valance electrons around the element symbol (Si).
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Post time: Jun-14-2017