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    What's silicon?

    • It's a chemical element with symbol Si and atomic number 14.
    • It's a chemical element with symbol S and atomic number 14.
    • It's a chemical element with symbol Si and atomic number 4.
    • It's an element with symbol S and atomic number 14.
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In Chemistry catenation of carbon is defined as the bonding of atoms, which all have the same element, into a series called chain. Now, not many of us were good in physics or even liked it in school, but for those who fell in love with that discipline, what do you truly know about catenation of carbon? Try our quiz and find out.

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  • 2. 
    What's the meaning of the word "catenate"? - ProProfs

    What's the meaning of the word "catenate"?

    • Chain

    • Ring

    • Bond

    • Atom

    Correct Answer
    A. Chain
    Explanation
    The word "catenate" means to connect or link together in a chain-like manner. In this context, "chain" is the correct answer as it accurately represents the meaning of "catenate".

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  • 3. 
    What's the other term for an open-chain compound? - ProProfs

    What's the other term for an open-chain compound?

    • Acylic compound

    • Acrylic compound

    • Matter

    • Cell compound

    Correct Answer
    A. Acylic compound
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Acylic compound. An open-chain compound is a term used in organic chemistry to describe a compound that does not contain a cyclic or ring structure. Acylic compound is another term for open-chain compound, as it refers to a compound that has a straight or branched chain structure, with no rings or cycles present.

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  • 4. 
    What allows an element to catenate? - ProProfs

    What allows an element to catenate?

    • It's based on the bond energy of the element to itself.

    • It's based on the energy of the element to itself.

    • It's based on the energy of the atom.

    • It's based on the bond energy of the cell.

    Correct Answer
    A. It's based on the bond energy of the element to itself.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is based on the bond energy of the element to itself. Catenation refers to the ability of an element to form covalent bonds with other atoms of the same element, resulting in the formation of long chains or rings. This ability is determined by the strength of the bond between the atoms of the element. The higher the bond energy, the more likely the element is to catenate and form these chains or rings. Therefore, the bond energy of the element to itself is what allows for catenation to occur.

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  • 5. 
    What are sigma bonds?  - ProProfs

    What are sigma bonds? 

    • They are the weakest types of covalent chemical bond.

    • They are the shiniest types of covalent chemical bond.

    • They are the strongest types of coalescent chemical bond.

    • They are the strongest types of covalent chemical bond.

    Correct Answer
    A. They are the strongest types of covalent chemical bond.
    Explanation
    Sigma bonds are the strongest types of covalent chemical bonds. In a covalent bond, atoms share electrons to form a bond. A sigma bond is formed when the electron density is concentrated along the axis connecting the two bonded atoms. This allows for maximum overlap of atomic orbitals, resulting in a strong bond. In contrast, pi bonds are formed when the electron density is concentrated above and below the bonding axis, resulting in weaker bonds. Therefore, sigma bonds are considered to be the strongest type of covalent bond.

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  • 6. 
    What is carbon? - ProProfs

    What is carbon?

    • It's a chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6.

    • It's a chemical element with symbol C.

    • It's a chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 8.

    • It's an element with symbol C and atomic number 6.

    Correct Answer
    A. It's a chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6.
    Explanation
    Carbon is a chemical element that is represented by the symbol C and has an atomic number of 6. This means that carbon has 6 protons in its nucleus.

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  • 7. 
    What's an atom? - ProProfs

    What's an atom?

    • It's the moderate sized constituent unit of matter that has the properties of a chemical element.

    • It's the biggest constituent unit of ordinary matter that has the properties of a chemical element.

    • It's the smallest constituent unit of ordinary matter that has the properties of a chemical element.

    • It's the smallest constituent unit of matter that has the properties of an element.

    Correct Answer
    A. It's the smallest constituent unit of ordinary matter that has the properties of a chemical element.
    Explanation
    An atom is defined as the smallest constituent unit of ordinary matter that possesses the properties of a chemical element. This means that atoms are the building blocks of matter and cannot be further divided into smaller particles without losing their unique properties.

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  • 8. 
    What's a cyclic compound? - ProProfs

    What's a cyclic compound?

    • It's when a compound in the field of chemistry in which one atom in the compound is connected to form a ring.

    • It's when a compound in the field of chemistry in which one or more series of atoms in the compound is connected to form a ring.

    • It's when a compound in the field of chemistry in which a series of atoms in the compound is connected to form a ring.

    • It's when a compound in the field of chemistry in which one or more series of molecules in the compound is connected to form a ring.

    Correct Answer
    A. It's when a compound in the field of chemistry in which one or more series of atoms in the compound is connected to form a ring.
    Explanation
    The correct answer explains that a cyclic compound is a compound in which one or more series of atoms in the compound are connected to form a ring. This means that the atoms in the compound are arranged in a closed loop, creating a ring structure. This definition accurately describes the concept of a cyclic compound in the field of chemistry.

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  • 9. 
    What's the chemical compound of Disilane? - ProProfs

    What's the chemical compound of Disilane?

    • Si^3H^6

    • Si^2H^8

    • Si^2H^6

    • Si^3H^8

    Correct Answer
    A. Si^2H^6
    Explanation
    Disilane is a chemical compound with the formula Si2H6. The formula indicates that there are two silicon atoms (Si) and six hydrogen atoms (H) in the compound. This is consistent with the given answer Si^2H^6.

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  • 10. 
    What are polysilanes erroneously called? - ProProfs

    What are polysilanes erroneously called?

    • Polysilenes

    • Polybonds

    • Polychemicals

    • Polyrings

    Correct Answer
    A. Polysilenes
    Explanation
    Polysilanes are erroneously called polysilenes. This is because polysilenes are a different class of compounds that contain alternating silicon and carbon atoms in the backbone, whereas polysilanes have only silicon atoms in the backbone. The terms polysilenes and polysilanes are often used interchangeably, but they refer to distinct chemical structures.

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