SILICON

1. Silicon is a non-metallic elements.

2. Second most abundant in the earth’s crust.

3. Melting point 14100 C.

4. Naturally combine with oxygen and metal

producing Silica and Silicate (90%)
 SILICA
1. Silica is a non-metallic elements.

2. Compound of Silicon and Oxygen (Silicon dioxide)

3. Silicon + Oxygen  Silica

4. Examples
1. Pure Sand
2. Quartz
3. Flint
 SILICATE
1. Silicate is an metallic elements.
2. Compound of Silicon, Oxygen and Metal
3. Silica + Metal  Silicate
4. Examples
1. Clay (Aluminium Silicates)
2. Mica (Potassium Silicate)
3. Feldspar (Potassium Aluminium Silicate + Sodium Aluminium Silicate)
4. Asbestos (Calcium Silicate + Magnesium Silicate)
5. Ruby
6. Topaz
7. Jade
5. The colour depends on the metal
1. Cooper Silicates – Blue
2. Iron Silicate – Greenish Yellow
3. Nickel Silicate – Green
4. Manganese Silicate – Pink
 PROPERTIES OF SILICON
1. Most silicon found in the form of Silicon
Compound (Silica and Silicates)
2. Silica is acidic (React with alkali to form
Silicate and water)
Silica + Alkali (H) Silicate + Water
3. Silicate do not react with Alkali.
4. Very stable
1. Do not dissolve in water
2. Do not react with acid
3. Do not decompose when heating
 electrics irons
Asbestos As heat insulators and
for making fireman’s
protective clothes
Silica Gel Absorbing water (Drying
agent)
Sodium silicate For preserving eggs
and making varnish
Coloured Silicate(Ruby, As decorative precious
Topaz, Jade) stones, jewellries
Silicon (Element) Electronic chips for
making computers,
calculator etc