Chapter 21, Problem 44PS

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The structure for ${\left[{\text{Si}}_{\text{6}}{\text{O}}_{\text{18}}\right]}^{n-}$ has to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

Silicates are the anionic part of the compounds of silicon elements in which silicon is attached to oxygen atoms. Silicates can be classified into various categories like orthosilicates, disilicates, chain silicate, cyclic silicate and zeolites.