Carbon makes and releases valence bonds easily because its charge is neutral. Silicon is in the same group as carbon, but silicon is much heavier, so it takes more energy to make and break bonds.

The US city of Milwaukee is already home to the world’s tallest timber tower. But another, even taller, wooden skyscraper could be added to its skyline.

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The US city of Milwaukee is already home to the world’s tallest timber tower. But another, even taller, wooden skyscraper could be added to its skyline.

Carbon makes and releases valence bonds easily because its charge is neutral. Silicon is in the same group as carbon, but silicon is much heavier, so it takes more energy to make and break bonds.