18Periodic Table TrendsEasy1 markWhich statement explains why silicon has the highest melting point of the elements of Period 3?AEach silicon atom contributes four delocalised electrons into its metallic structure.BSilicon ions have the highest charge of the ions of the Period 3 elements.CSilicon molecules have the strongest intermolecular forces of the Period 3 elements.DStrong covalent bonds need to be broken for silicon to melt.Grade answerSolutionGrading criteria