Question

What is the nature of Silicon Dioxide?

Answer 1

Silicon dioxide:

• Silicon dioxide is an oxide of silicon salt.
• The chemical formula of silicon dioxide is ${\mathrm{SiO}}_2$.
• It is a substance with a covalent structure.
• All the atoms in its structure are linked to each other by strong covalent bonds.
• Thus, silicon dioxide is covalent in nature.

Nature of Silicon dioxide:

• Silicon dioxide is an acidic oxide.
• It reacts with strong bases to form silicate salts.

Structure of Silicon dioxide: