Asked by abdualrahman alhajri on Jun 28, 2024
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The dominant shape in which silicon and oxygen atoms combine in silicate minerals is:
A) cube
B) prism
C) hexagon
D) octagon
E) none of these
Silicate Minerals
Minerals that contain silicon and oxygen, and usually one or more additional elements, making up the largest and most important class of rock-forming minerals.
Silicon
A chemical element with the symbol Si and atomic number 14, known for its semiconductor properties and widely used in electronics and computer chips.
Oxygen Atoms
the basic unit of the element oxygen, essential for combustion, respiration, and various other chemical reactions.
- Comprehend the basic elements and configuration of silicate minerals.
Verified Answer
MS
Manpreet SinghJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Silicon and oxygen atoms predominantly combine to form a tetrahedron shape in silicate minerals, which is not listed among the given options.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the basic elements and configuration of silicate minerals.