Silicon(IV) Oxide 1.60K viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.53K March 19, 2020 0 Comments Why does silicon(IV) oxide have the formula SiO2 but a structure in which each silicon atom is bonded to four oxygen atoms? In: Chemistry 2 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted March 19, 2020 0 Comments Each oxygen atom is also bonded to two silicon atoms. The formula SiO2 only really tells us the proportions of the atoms and not the actual number connected together. You are viewing 1 out of 2 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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