2007-12-28 04:25:52 · 4 answers · asked by Vinny L 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Because each Si is covalently bonded to four other Si's in an infinite network like carbon in diamond. You have to find the heat to break all those bonds in order to melt it.
2007-12-28 05:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Melting Point Of Silicon
2016-12-11 06:25:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Silicon Melting Point
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Why does Silicon have such a high melting point?
2015-08-16 22:59:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
silicon has a high melting point because it has a giant molecular structure.there are relatively strong bonds between its molecules.these strong bonds need much energy to be broken down as a result .high temperature is needed to break its molecules apart
2014-04-25 02:54:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Carbon (graphite) About 3,500 degrees C.
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