The Element Silicon (Si)has an Atomic Number of 14

Question

The element silicon (Si)has an atomic number of 14.Therefore,its properties are similar to those of
A) sulfur.
B) oxygen.
C) phosphorus.
D) carbon.
E) boron.

Accepted Answer

Silicon is located in the same group as carbon in the periodic table, which means they have similar properties such as being a semiconductor and forming covalent bonds.