Why would silicon be a possible basis for alien life?
why do you think silicon isn’t as “prolific” in its known molecules as carbon?
what advantages and disadvantages can you imagine silicon-based molecules might have over carbon-based molecules in a very different otherworldly environment?

To find the work done, the force exerted and distance moved are multiplied. a couch is moved twice before you are happy with its placement. the same force was used to move the couch both times. if more work is done the first time it is moved, what do you know about the distance it was moved? a) when more work was done, the couch was moved the same distance. b) when more work was done, the couch was moved less. c) when more work was done, the couch was moved further. d) when more work was done, the couch wasn't moved at all.