How many electrons are in Silicon? I have searched many sources and I can't find an answer.

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anonymous · Answer

What is the atomic number and atomic mass of silicon? 

What is the oxidation state of silicon?

mrnood · Answer

I found this in about 10s on Google - do you think you could've done the same? http://www.chemicalelements.com/elements/si.html

anonymous · Answer

It's not about Googleing this. 

It's about going to the Periodic table, finding the necessary information, and then using that information to find the asked question and understanding how the atomic number, atomic mass, and oxidation state relate to the composition of the atom. 

Providing links doesn't promote learning.

mrnood · Answer

If the OP had any knowledge of the structure of the Periodic table they wouldn't need to ask the question.
I have little patience with demands for simple 'data' and feel that the OP should not waste the time of people who help out here.
I am not about giving answers - but the original question did not request help in any concepts - simply a request for readily available 'data'

(I also have a suspicion that the phrasing of the questin has been edited since my post although I wasn't aware this was possible)

The link I gave also has the required info to absorb the structure of the atom and understand its isotopes etc. I doubt that any of that info was absorbed.

Since there has been no further input from the OP it is possible that this discussion is wasted anyhow.

mrnood · Answer

If he doesn't know how many electrons then he certainly won't know the atomic number - so some reference to a text (i.e. a 'link') is needed to answer your points too.