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Question
Choose an element from period 3 of modern periodic table that matches the description given below in instance. Give a reason for your choice.
It has a similar structure to diamond.
Solution
Silicon
Reason:
Tetrahedral structure
OR
Tetravalency or Four valency and catenation
OR
Covalent bonding like carbon
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