Silicon is the fundamental component of integrated circuits.
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Question

Silicon is the fundamental component of integrated circuits. 
Si has the same structure as diamond. (a) Is Si a molecular, 
metallic, ionic, or covalent-network solid?

Accepted Answer

Hey everyone, we're told that germanium is used in semiconductors and other electronic devices. It has a structure similar to diamond is germanium a metallic ionic molecular or Covalin Network solid. First, let's go ahead and think about a diamond. We know that diamonds form a network solid where Adams are bonded by Covalin bonds and this is in a single continuous network. Now, looking at our options, this would mean that germanium is a koval UNT network solid since diamond forms a Covalin network solid. And this will be our final answer. Now, I hope that made sense. And let us know if you have any questions.

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