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Why does silicon have a high melting point
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Why does silicon have a high melting point

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If the bonds are held together tightly, as an ionic bond or even a covalent bond, there will need to be a strong force to separate those bonds. This would by why their would be a high melting point. Another reason would be re-activity.
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