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Can you bond 2 silicon atoms (Si) together to form a complete (real) molecule? Explain your reasoning
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Can you bond 2 silicon atoms (Si) together to form a complete (real) molecule? Explain your reasoning

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Answer: no

Explanation: because silicon cannot share over 3 bonds

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