Question

In silicon dioxide:

• A. each silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms
• B. each silicon atom is surrounded by two oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms
• C. silicon atom is bonded to two oxygen atoms
• D. these are double bonds between silicon and oxygen atoms

Answer 1

The correct option is A each silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms