Silicon+ Zulmarie


 * Element Name**: Sililcon


 * Element Symbo l** : Si


 * Atomic Mass**: [[image:silicon.png width="255" height="363" align="right"]] 28.0855


 * Atomic Number**: 14


 * Protons**: 28


 * Electrons**: 28


 * Discovery**: Silicon was dicovered by Jons Jacob Berzelius & 1824 in Sweden


 * How was it named**: comes from latin derivative - silix (or silicis) which means "flint" or "hard rock"


 * What is it's state matter**: solid at 298 K


 * Melting point**: 0° C = 273.15 K


 * Boiling Point**: 100°C = 373.15 K


 * Characteristics**: halogens, oxytgen, hydrogen, dark grey with a bluish tinge.


 * Describe the use of your element**: Sticking to magnets


 * At least two interesting facts**: most common known form of silicon is sand, which is mainly silicon dioxide. its the most common element and m,akes up over a quarter of earths's crust.

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