Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) All silicates are composed of SiO4 tetrahedra that bond together through an oxygen to form single chains.
B) The fibrous nature of asbestos comes from its silicate network structure.
C) In some silicates, ionic bonding between a metal ion and an SixOyz- ion is what holds the structure together.
D) The flakiness of mica comes from its single silicate chain structure.
E) Silicates are easily soluble in water because they contain silicate anions in their structure.
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