Silicon


 * Element Name** : Silicon


 * Element Symbol**: Si


 * Atomic Mass** : 28[[image:Silicon_,Tatiana.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]][[image:Silicon.gif align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number** : 14


 * Protons**: 14


 * Elections** : 14


 * Discovery**: Discovery by Jons Jacob in Berzelius 1824


 * How It Was Named** : from the latin for flint, silex


 * State of Matter** : Solid


 * Melting Point** : 1414°C


 * Boiling Point** : 3265°C

It the most abundant element in the Earth's crust. It harder then a diamond.
 * Characteristics** : Sliver or black and greyish color in room tempertures.


 * Uses of Elements** : Microchips for computers

Steel is a important ingerdent to silicon.
 * Interesting Facts :** Silicon is important to plant and animal life.

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