(a)
Interpretation:
The molecular formula and charge should be given for the silicate anion.
Concept Introduction:
Silicates: It is frame work based on the linkage of cation cantered coordination polyhedron. The silica tetrahedral, the building block of the silicate minerals
Silicates minerals: All silicates minerals contain some combination of Si and oxygen (O), make up 96% of Earth crust.
Non-silicate minerals: It is indicated by the name they contain no silicon and fall into one of six class of non-silicate. It only 4% of earth crust is made of non-silicates.
(b)
Interpretation:
The complete molecular formula of the mineral has to be given.
Concept introduction:
Silicates: It is frame work based on the linkage of cation cantered coordination polyhedron. The silica tetrahedral, the building block of the silicate minerals
Silicates minerals: All silicates minerals contain some combination of Si and oxygen (O), make up 96% of Earth crust.
Non-silicate minerals: It is indicated by the name they contain no silicon and fall into one of six class of non-silicate. It only 4% of earth crust is made of non-silicates.
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