what is SiCl6 the formula of?

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chemistry question

Answer 1

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Silicon hexachloride

Si = Silicon

Cl = chlorine

6 = hexa

Answer 2

Dear WorldCup,

By SiCl6, you are probably referring to the the hexachlorosilicate anion, SiCl6-- which can only exist in the presence of a suitable cation, such as potassium K+ to give potassium hexachlorosilicate or K2SiCl6. The only free chloride of silicon that I know of is the tetrachloride, SiCl4.

Best of luck,

Allan Deeds.

Answer 3

It's gotta be Silicon Hexachloride. The way all ionic compounds are named when there is no general name is (prefix) metalic element (prefix) non-metalic element.

Source(s): NYS chemistry regents reference tables

Answer 4

silicon hexachloride

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