Question

Silicon has four electrons in its outer energy level. What type of bond is silicon most likely to form with other elements?

Answer 1

Covalent bonds.

Explanation:

Losing or gaining `4` electrons to form a noble gas configuration is unlikely, unless with very electronegative atoms like fluorine.

Sharing the 4 electrons in its outershell will create a covalent type of noble gas configuration. (Compare carbon).