14Si
Silicon
Metalloid
Properties of Silicon
- Atomic number (Z)
- 14
- Symbol
- Si
- Name
- Silicon
- Atomic mass
- 28.086 u
- Period
- 3
- Group
- 14
- Family
- Carbon group
- Classification
- Metalloid
- Electron configuration
- [Ne] 3s² 3p²
About Silicon
Silicon is a chemical element with symbol Si and atomic number 14 (atomic mass of about 28.086 u). It is classified as a metalloid on the periodic table.
On the periodic table, Silicon is located in period 3, in group 14, belonging to the carbon group family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.
The electron configuration of Silicon is [Ne] 3s² 3p², which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.