In silicon dioxide $(SiO_2)$,what is the structural arrangement of atoms?
- AEach silicon atom is surrounded by four oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms.
- BEach silicon atom is surrounded by two oxygen atoms and each oxygen atom is bonded to two silicon atoms.
- CEach silicon atom is bonded to two oxygen atoms.
- DThere are double bonds between silicon and oxygen atoms.
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