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

question 45

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Mg(AlO₂)₂(SiO₂)₂
• B) Mg₂(AlO₂)₂(SiO₂)₂
• C) Mg₂(AlO₂)₂(SiO₂)
• D) Mg₂(AlO₂)(SiO₂)₂
• E) Mg(AlO₂)(SiO₂)₂

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