Silicon is a metalloid from the periodic table. It is a grey-black semi-metallic element that is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust. Silicon has a wide range of industrial applications, including the production of semiconductors, solar cells, transistors and computer chips.
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| Atomic number | 14 |
| Group | IVA |
| Period | 3 |
| Mass | 28.0855 |
| Latin name | Silicium |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s2 3p2 |
| Oxidation state | -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 |