Why are Silicon Chips used in computers?
you probably already know this, but silicon is a group IV element, so the electron arrangement can be changed signifcantly (ie. can gain 4 electrons, or lose 4). Carbon is not suitable, because it is not a metal, so cannot effectively conduct electricity at all. Since Silicon is a semi-metal, it is also a semi-conductor. this means that im pretty sure it has the ability to be ‘doped’, which means to create a static charge, which only allows electricity to travel in one direction. You can look further into this, as referenced. By using ‘doped’ silicon, electricity gates can be made, that make decisions (e.g. processor, logic gate). You can also look into diodes, which is a simple type of electricity ‘gate’.
