Using the Periodic Table, predict the formulae of compounds which might be formed by the following pairs of elements, silicon and bromine

Using the Periodic Table, predict the formulae of compounds which migh

1.	Using the Periodic Table, predict the formulae of compounds which might be formed by the following pairs of elements, silicon and bromine
Answer» Solution : Silicon is group 14 element with a VALENCY of 4, bromine belongs to the HALOGEN FAMILY with a valency of 1. HENCE the formula of the compound formed would be `SiBr_(4)`.