Carbon and silicon belong to the same group and have many similarities.
`C Cl_4` cannot be hydrolysed but `SiCl_4` can be. Why?

Why do elements in the same group have similar properties ?

Give reasons for the following: C Cl_4 cannot be hydrolyzed but SiCl_4 can hydrolysed.

Carbon has many allotropes. C Cl_4 does not undergo hydrolysis. Glve a reason.

C Cl_4 does not undergo hydrolysis but SiCl_4 undergoes hydrolysis. Why?

Carbon and silicon are present in the same group. Their dioxides CO_2 and SiO_3 show some similarities. For example both are acidic oxides. The basic building blocks of silicates are SiO_4^(4-) tetrahedral. Differentiate ortho-silicates and pyrosilicates.

Carbon and silicon are present in the same group. Their dioxides CO_2 and SiO_3 show some similarities. For example both are acidic oxides. But CO_2 is a gas, SIO_2 is a solid. Account.

Carbon and Silicon are present in the same group. Their dioxides CO_2 and SiO_2 , show some similarities. For example both are acidic oxides. a. But, CO_2 is a gas while SiO_2 is a solid. Account. b. The basic building blocks of silicates are (SiO4)^4-tetrahedra. Differentiate Orthosilicates and Pyrosilicates. c. Silica gel is used as-a drying agent. Justify.

Why do elements in the same group have similar physical and chemical properties?

The group 14 elements have four electronsin the outermost shell. SiCl_4 , can be easily hydrolyzed by water while CCl_4 cannot be hydrolyzed.