Question

Which statement best describes the arrangement of silicon-oxygen tetrahedra in clay minerals?

Answer 1

Sheets

Explanation:

Silicon - oxygen tetrahedra in clay minerals are arranged in form of sheets. In clay minerals the silica tetrahedra is classified as a sheet silicate.

• The layers are arranged on top of one another like leaves of books.
• There are different arrangement of silicate structures in different minerals.
• In some minerals like quartz, they are interlocked forming a framework pattern.
• Examples of clay minerals are phlogopite, montmorilloinite, e.t.c

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