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Posted by trigger on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 1:28pm.

Silicon tetrachloride exists as a covalent molecule. What is the valency of silicon in this molecule? Give reasons for your answer.

chemistry - DrBob222, Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 1:31pm
SiCl4. Cl is -1, there are four of them to make -4 total; therefore, Si must be +4 to leave a 0 charge on the molecule.

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