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Silicon has four electrons in its outer energy level. What type of bond is silicon mostly likely to form with other elements? Explain.
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Silicon has four electrons in its outer energy level. What type of bond is silicon mostly likely to form with other elements? Explain.

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Since it has 4 electrons, it needs only 4 more to be stable. Therefore, it would share electrons, which is a covalent bond.

Answer: Covalent bond
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