Which of the Following Statements Is INCORRECT?
A) Quartz Is $\circ$

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

• A) Quartz is a form of silicon dioxide that is used for controlling the frequency of radio and television transmissions.
• B) Silica gel,a noncrystalline for of SiO₂,is used to keep electronics dry.
• C) Passing beer through a bed of silica gel removes small particles that cause cloudiness.
• D) Gaseous SiO₂ is a linear molecule with silicon-oxygen double bonds and a boiling point slight below 0 \(\circ\) C.
• E) Silicon dioxide is resistant to attack from all acids except HF.

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