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1. Silicon is the second most abundant element in the Earth's crust, after oxygen.
2. Silicon is a metalloid with properties of both metals and nonmetals.
3. Pure silicon is a gray solid with a metallic luster. However, it is not as strong or ductile as metal.
4. Silicon has the same crystal structure as diamond.
5. Silicon is used to make a wide variety of products, including glass, ceramics, semiconductors, and solar cells. It is also used in construction materials, such as cement and concrete.
6. Plants use silicon to build strong cell walls, and animals use it to build bones and teeth.
7. Sand is made up of tiny particles of quartz, which is a mineral made of silicon dioxide.
8. Computer chips are made of semiconductors which conduct electricity under certain conditions, and silicon is the most common semiconductor material.

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