Describe the motion of the atoms in this crystalline solid?

What is the motion of the atoms in SiO2, Silicon Dioxide?

And also what is an element that has a structure similar to this?Describe the motion of the atoms in this crystalline solid?The atoms in any solid are vibrating along the three axes (x, y and z). SiO2 is a network solid and the atoms are not able to change position relative to each other other than to "vibrate".



Which structure of SiO2??? There are many possible structures for silica. Take a look: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_dio鈥?/a>Describe the motion of the atoms in this crystalline solid?carbon has a similar structure to this, in the form of diamond :)Describe the motion of the atoms in this crystalline solid?It looks like a water molecule. It's in a solid so won't move much. It just kind of vibrates on the spot.