As has been seen earlier multiple bonding is a feature of both oxygen and nitrogen chemistry.  We will also see that it is a feature of carbon chemistry.  Multiple bonds involve overlap of p-orbitals on adjacent atom, and the overlap is better if the atoms are smaller.  Therefore the vast majority of multiple bonds involve one of these three elements from the second row of the periodic table.


Silicon, like carbon, is in group 14 of the Periodic Table and also forms a giant structure with the atoms in the same tetrahedral arrangement as diamond.  
Elemental silicon is not common, but silicon dioxide, SiO2 isvery common. It is known as silica and is a major component of sands.  
Silicon dioxide has the tetrahedral  diamond like structure with an oxygen atom forming a link between silicon atoms.