- Definition of SiO
SiO, also known as Silicon monoxide, is a chemical compound formed from Silicon and Oxygen in a 1:1 ratio.
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Silicon monoxide
1.1.2 English name: Silicon monoxide
1.2 Atomic Structure
Each SiO molecule consists of one Silicon atom and one Oxygen atom.
1.3 Atomic Mass
The atomic mass of SiO is the sum of the atomic mass of Silicon (28.09) and Oxygen (16.00), which is 44.09.
1.4 Ion Structure
SiO does not form ions and only exists in molecular form.
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Properties of SiO
2.1 Physical Properties of SiO
SiO is a solid, colorless, odorless substance with no PH level.
2.2 Chemical Properties of SiO
SiO reacts with water and some acids. -
Common Chemical Equations of SiO
SiO does not participate in reactions with metals, acids, non-metals, or salts. -
Preparation of SiO
4.1 Laboratory Preparation of SiO
SiO can be prepared in the laboratory by burning silicon in air.
4.2 Industrial Preparation of SiO
Industrially, SiO is typically produced by melting silicon and silicon dioxide at very high temperatures under air conditions.