10 Questions
Which of the following is the basic unit of silicates?
SiO44- tetrahedron
Which of the following is NOT a primary polymorphic crystalline form of silica?
Silica
Which of the following is true about silica glasses?
They are noncrystalline
What is the chemical formula for silica?
SiO2
What type of bonds are present in silica ceramics?
Covalent bonds
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of silicate ceramics?
They have a relatively low density
Which of the following is NOT a primary polymorphic crystalline form of silica?
Silica glass
Which of the following is NOT a network former in silica glasses?
CaO
Which of the following is true about the crystal structure of silicates?
It is characterized by the arrangement of SiO44- tetrahedra
Which of the following is true about fused silica?
It is also known as vitreous silica
Test your knowledge on silicate ceramics and their crystal structures with this quiz. Learn about the basic unit of silicates, the chemical composition of silica, and the unique 3D network structure formed by tetrahedra sharing.
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