Hello!
Before I can answer your question we need to know the different types of chemical reactions that can occur:
- Single Replacement
- Double Replacement
- Synthesis
- Decomposition
- Combustion
Combustion is an answer that can usually be ruled out unless oxidation is occuring in the chemical equation (hyrdrogen occuring with oxygen to react)
Synthesis reaction, also known as a Combination reaction, is when the reactants combine to form a single product.
Decompostion is when a single reactant is deconstructed to form multiple products, or the opposite of Synthesis.
With these definitions alone, since they are opposite types of reactions, the answer would be Synthesis and Decomposition reactions !
Hope this helps and if you need anymore clarification feel free to ask.
Answer:
Four electrons are present in the valence shell of Silicon.
Explanation:
Valence shell electrons are those electrons which are present in the outermost shell of an atom. These valence shell electrons are responsible for in the formation of bonds with other atoms.
Silicon having atomic number 14 has fourteen electrons in its neutral state and has the electronic configuration as follow;
1s², 2s², 2p⁶, 3s², 3p²
In given configuration the valence shell (outermost shell) is 3 and the number of electrons present in it are four i.e. 3s² and 3p² (2 + 2 = 4) respectively.
