The next time you pick up a glass or walk on the beach, what element will you primarily be touching?
Answer Silicon
The sand used to make glass is known as silica, which gets its name from the element silicon. The chemical formula for sand is SiO2, or silicon dioxide. Pure silicon is also used in electronic circuit boards and other high-tech chips.
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