Silicon must have 4 single covalent bond, every single bond has 2 electrons (one pair), so 4·2=8 electrons (octet).
Rubber, because it doesn’t conduct heat and it is a good insulator
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P-block metals have classic metal characteristics like they are shiny, they are good conductors of heat and electricity, and they lose electrons easily. These metals have high melting points and readily react with nonmetals to form ionic compounds.
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