This section lists some binary compounds with halogens (known as halides), oxygen (known as oxides), hydrogen (known as hydrides), and some other compounds of silicon. For each compound, a formal oxidation number for silicon is given, but the usefulness of this number is limited for p-block elements in particular. Based upon that oxidation number, an electronic configuration is also given but note that for more exotic compounds you should view this as a guide only.

In compounds of silicon (where known), the most common oxidation numbers of silicon are: 4, and -4.

Hydrides

The term hydride is used to indicate compounds of the type M_xH_y and not necessarily to indicate that any compounds listed behave as hydrides chemically.

• Silane: SiH₄
• Disilicon hexahydride: Si₂H₆

Fluorides

• Silicon tetrafluoride: SiF₄

Chlorides

• Silicon tetrachloride: SiCl₄

Bromides

• none listed

Iodides

• Silicon tetraiodide: SiI₄

Oxides

• Silicon oxide : SiO₂

Sulfides

• Silicon sulphide: SiS₂

Selenides

• none listed

Tellurides

• none listed

Nitrides

• Trisilicon tetranitride: Si₃N₄

Carbonyls

• none listed

Complexes

• none listed