Explanation:
The compound disilicon tetraoxide has the formula;
Si₂O₄;
This compound is held together by a polar covalent bond. A polar covalent bond occurs between two species that shares electrons. In this bond type, the more electronegative element draws the shared electrons more closer to itself.
- Oxygen is more electronegative than silicon.
- It will draw the shared electrons more closer.
- This leaves a partial positive charge on the silicon and a negative charge on the oxygen.
