Learning Objective: 1.3 Understanding silicon compounds.

Learning Outcomes:
State the different forms of silicon compounds
State the example of silica
State the example of silicate
Relate the properties of silicon compounds to their stability
Explain through examples the uses of silicon compounds in our daily life
1.

Name the two types of silicon compound.

Silica
Silicon
compoun
d

2.

Name two examples of silica.

Flint

3.

Silica

Name two examples of silicate.

Asbestos

Silicate

4.

The table below shows the properties of silicon compounds.

Based on the properties of silicon compounds in the table:

Insoluble in water
Do not decompose on heating
Do not react with acids

Underline the correct answer to relate the properties of silicon compounds to their
stability.
Silica and silicate are (stable / unstable) compounds.
5.

Complete the statements below to explain through examples the uses of silicon
compounds in our daily life using the words given.
Sand

Ceramics

Quartz

a. __________________ is used to make glass object like test tubes.

b. Clay is used to make ___________________ objects such as flower pots.
c. __________________ is used to make watches and prisms.

Learning Objective: 1.3 Understanding silicon compounds.

Answer Scheme
1.

Name the two types of silicon compound.

Silica
Silicon
compoun
d

2.

Silicate

Name two examples of silica.

Flint

3.

Name two examples of silicate.

Mica, Clay and
Water glass

4.

Sand and
Quartz

Silica

Asbestos

Silicate

The table below shows the properties of silicon compounds.

Based on the properties of silicon compounds in the table:

Insoluble in water
Do not decompose on heating
Do not react with acids

Underline the correct answer to relate the properties of silicon compounds to their
stability.
Silica and silicate are (stable / unstable) compounds.
5.

Complete the statements below to explain through examples the uses of silicon
compounds in our daily life using the words given.
Sand

Ceramics

Quartz

a. Sand is used to make glass object like test tubes.

b. Clay is used to make ceramics objects such as flower pots.
c. Quartz is used to make watches and prisms.