The More Oxygen Ions That Are Shared in Silicate Minerals

question 21

True/False

The more oxygen ions that are shared in silicate minerals, the higher the oxygen-to-silicon ratio.

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Definitions:

Synchondroses

A type of cartilaginous joint where hyaline cartilage unites the bones, often found in the growth plates of children.

Plantarflexion

The movement that increases the angle between the foot and the shin, as seen when standing on tiptoe.

Eversion

The movement of turning the sole of the foot outward or laterally.

Dorsiflexion

The movement that brings the foot closer to the shin, typically observed when elevating the toes.