Question

Silicon dioxide, SiO2, is a(n) _____

Answer 1

Answer : Silicon dioxide,
`SiO_2`, is a covalent compound.

Explanation :

Covalent compound : It is a compound in which the bonds are formed by the equal sharing of electrons. The bonds are formed between two non-metals.

Ionic compound : It is a compound in which the bonds are formed by the complete transfer of electrons.

In the silicon dioxide
`(SiO_2)`, the silicon and the oxygen atom is a non-metals and the bonds are formed between silicon and oxygen non-metal atoms are the covalent bonds.

Hence, the silicon dioxide,
`SiO_2`, is a covalent compound.