Determine the Formula for an Aluminosilicate Where One Third of the Silicons

question 63

Multiple Choice

Determine the formula for an aluminosilicate where one third of the silicons are replaced by an aluminum atom.The charge is balanced by potassium ions.

• A) K₂(AlO₂)(SiO₂)₂
• B) K(AlO₂)(SiO₂)
• C) K(AlO₂)₂(SiO₂)₂
• D) K(AlO₂)(SiO₂)₂
• E) K₂(AlO₂)₂(SiO₂)₂

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A component of a disjunction in logic, where the truth of any disjunct is sufficient for the truth of the disjunction.

Disjunction

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