To create the Lewis dot diagram for silicon (Si), we first need to recognize that silicon is in Group 14 of the periodic table. This means it has four valence electrons.
In a Lewis dot diagram, we represent the valence electrons as dots around the chemical symbol of the element. For silicon, the symbol is "Si." The four valence electrons can be arranged around the symbol as follows:
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Si • •
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Alternatively, you can also arrange them in a different configuration, such as:
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Si
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In both diagrams, the four dots represent silicon's four valence electrons.