Silicon is not a gas at all.
In its elemental form it is a crystalline solid.
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Silicon is a solid element, not a gas. It is a metalloid commonly found in nature as a component in various minerals.
In silicon dioxide, a type of bond called a covalent bond is formed.
Silicon is not a gas at standard temperature and pressure. It is a solid metalloid element that is commonly found in the Earth's crust. Silicon only exists as a gas at very high temperatures, around 2700°C.
Silicon is a solid at room temperature. It is a metalloid with a crystalline structure that exhibits properties of both metals and non-metals.
Silicon dioxide primarily exhibits covalent bonding. In this type of bonding, electrons are shared between silicon and oxygen atoms to form a strong network structure.
Silicon dioxide is a solid compound at room temperature and pressure. It is commonly found in the form of quartz or sand.