Chemical equations are to be balanced to be able to follow the law of conservation of mass where it says that mass cannot be created or destroyed. Reactions should be that the mass of the reactants is equal to the mass of the products.
Silicon, it's bring brother would be the prime candidate, although its compounds are notably different from those of carbon.
If I remember correctly, you would have to heat the reaction beaker over a burner..
I apologize if I'm wrong
