Why or why not? Please explain your answer. I need it for my science homework. Thanks in advance.
2006-12-31 14:00:47 · 4 answers · asked by Dee 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
silicon is in the same column as carbon on the periodic table, and organic carbon is the basis of all living organisms, therefore silicon shares some of the chemical properties with carbon that may be able to "create" or sustain life
2006-12-31 14:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by GGGGGunit_ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Silicon is less reactive than carbon and does not readily form double and triple bonds. What this means is; silicon is used structurally in some shell life forms, but as the basis for life it is not as good a choice as carbon. Silicon life forms would be almost ossified in there movements, if you could call that movement at all.
2007-01-01 00:01:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sillicon is a metallolid or a semimetal so its also with boron and arsenic and telluranium i think yes it is a reasonable choice for alien life forms
2006-12-31 22:26:08 · answer #3 · answered by chat all you want 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
glass is universal...definately used for certain things !
2006-12-31 22:03:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋