Heart of semiconductors and solar cells.
Silicon is a metalloid element located in period 3, group 14 of the periodic table. It has the chemical symbol Si and atomic number 14. The electron configuration of Silicon is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p2, giving it 4 valence electron(s).
Explore Silicon in interactive 3D with the Soren Periodic Table. View Bohr model, quantum orbital model, nucleus inspector, and phase lab with temperature and pressure controls. Includes fun facts, real-world uses, and NCTB curriculum integration for Bangladeshi students.