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- Carbon is a nonmetal, and silicon is a metalloid. - Carbon and silicon have the same common electron configuration as s 2, p 2. But in silicon, the electrons are spread into the 3rd energy level, whereas in carbon it is only to the 2nd energy level.
So silicone is a kind of hybrid material. (Terry, p. 277). Thus, while most plastics have a polymer backbone of hydrogen and carbon, silicones have a backbone made of silicon and oxygen, and hydrocarbon side groups-all of which gives them plastic-like characteristics.Silicone is often used for baby nipples, cookware, bakeware, utensils, and toys.o silicone is a kind of hybrid material. (Terry, p. 277). Thus, while most plastics have a polymer backbone of hydrogen and carbon, silicones have a backbone made of silicon and oxygen, and hydrocarbon side groups-all of which gives them plastic-like characteristics.