The conversation between human and AI assistant.
Why do carbon dioxide and silicon dioxide have totally different structures?
That makes sense. So, can you tell me more about the properties of carbon and silicon?
Sure, carbon is a non-metal that exists in several forms, including as diamond, graphite, and charcoal. It is also the basis of all known life on Earth due to its unique bonding properties. Silicon, on the other hand, is a metalloid that is commonly used in electronics and solar cells. It has similar bonding properties to carbon but is less versatile due to its inability to form double bonds as easily.