An aluminosilicate is composed of a crystal in which Al

Chapter 22, Problem 1SAQ

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An aluminosilicate is composed of a crystal in which Al atoms substitute for three-fourths of the Si atoms in the silica structure. The negative charge of the AlO2- groups is balanced by Na+ ions. What is the formula of the aluminosilicate?

a) Na(AlSi3O8)                         b) Na2(Al2Si2O8)

c) Na3(Al3SiO8)                         d) NaSiO2

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