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The Martial regolith is about 45.5% SiO2. Draw the VSEPR structure of SiO2. Also give the name of the shape, the bond angle, and whether it is polar or non-polar

Chemistry: Principles and Practice

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Author:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer

Publisher:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer

Chapter20: Chemistry Of Hydrogen, Elements In Group 3a Through 6a, And The Noble Gases

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