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Your research paper will need to be between 3-4 pages double spaced. Figures are highly encouraged and should include figure numbers captions and embedded citations. Your report should examine the topic deeply and show a breadth of research. This will be evident by your use of embedded citations. Your citations and references should be in APA format. A review of this formatting is in the resources section. Your references should be from authoritative sources and you will need to include some primary source information into your report.
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When uploading to the assignment dropbox it is best is you do not include the references. The drop box will provide you with a turnitin score. Anything above 20% will need to be discussed. Material sciences is a huge branch in Chemistry. Drawing inspiration from nature and applying our knowledge of intra and intermolecular forces chemists are able to make a myriad of substances that perform very specific functions. In this topic you will need to connect the properties of the substance to the molecules themselves. Investigate shape, polarity and intermolecular forces. Topics can include historical references and possible future advancements.
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Running Head: CHEMISTRY OF SILICON CHIPS
Chemistry of Silicon Chips
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CHEMISTRY OF SILICON CHIPS
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Chemistry of Silicon Chips
Introduction
Silicon has atomic number 14 and the second most abundant element in the earth
commonly used in making computer chips. Silicon dioxide, SiO2 is the most common compound
of silicon. The element was discovered in the earth’s crust by Berzelius in 1824. Notably, silicon
has a stable tetrahedral configuration that makes it more versatile and extremely useful for
household and commercial purposes (Cerofolini & Meda, 1995). As a good semi-conductor,
silicon is used in computers to make chips for an integrated circuits. When several individual
silicon chips are combined, a silicon wafer is made. Furthermore, silicon has wider uses such as
making synthetic body parts for spaceships and others. This paper will review the nature of
silicon, chemical properties, intra- and intermolecular forces in addition to its uses.
Properties of Silicon
Silicon occurs as a metalloid or semi-metallic crystalline element (Cerofolini & Meda,
1995). There are many forms of silicon. One of its form is a shiny and grey element that is very
brittle. Just like carbon, silicon has four valence electrons which determine its versatility and
inert nature. Nonetheless, under special conditions, the element exhibits metalloid p...
