Question

The valency of Silicon is 4 + or 4 -

Answer 1

Answer:

it is +4 answer..........hope it helps

Answer 2

Explanation:

As silicon contains 14 electrons in its valence shell it can be either 4+ or 4- based on the gain or lose of electrons from its valence shell to form an octet .....or to form the nearest noble gas configuration......hope it helps u ....