Determine the Formula for an Aluminosilicate Where One-Quarter of the Silicons

question 22

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Na₂(AlO₂)₂(SiO₂)
• B) Na₂(AlO₂)₂(SiO₂)₃
• C) Na(AlO₂)₂(SiO₂)
• D) Na₂(AlO₂)₂(SiO₂)₂
• E) Na(AlO₂)(SiO₂)₃

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