Sand, glass and quartz are silicon oxides. They have different properties because the silicon and oxygen atoms are arranged in different ways. Sand, glass and quartz are silicon oxides. They have different properties because the silicon and oxygen atoms are arranged in different ways. Silicon is an element.
Silicones are organic compounds.
All organic compounds contain carbon. In silicones, some carbon atoms are replaced with silicon. Silicates are found in rocks and clay. Silicon chips are small. But transistors are even smaller.