Chemistry: Structure and Properties (2nd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134293936
Author: Nivaldo J. Tro
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 12SAQ
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Interpretation:
Find the main component of glass.
Concept introduction:
The glass is a non-crystalline amorphous solid which is transparent. The oldest types of glasses are silicates glasses based on the chemical compound silica.
Silicates are the common and main component in ceramic, glass and cement.
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