Author Question: The compound SiO2 does not exist as a discrete molecule while CO2 does. This can be explained because: (Read 42 times)

Hungry! · **on:** Mar 21, 2021

Question 1

The chemistry of silicon is dominated by its bonding with

◦ Cl
◦ S
◦ Al
◦ F
◦ None of these are correct.

Question 2

The compound SiO₂ does not exist as a discrete molecule while CO₂ does. This can be explained because:

◦ The Si—O bond is unstable.
◦ The Lewis structure of SiO₂ has an even number of electrons.
◦ The SiO₂ is a solid while CO₂ is a gas.
◦ The 3p orbital of the Si has little overlap with the 2p of the O.
◦ None of these are correct.

ong527 · **Reply #1 on:** Mar 21, 2021

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