PYROSILICATES CYCLIC SILICATES ,CHAIN SILICATES,3 D SILICATES

The video tutorial explains the structure and types of silicates, including their basic anion units and hybridization. It covers pyrosilicates, cyclic silicates, and pyroxenes, detailing their unique structures and formation processes. The tutorial also discusses 3D silicates and their applications in various industries, such as cement and ceramics.

What is the hybridization of the silicon atom in silicates?

• SP2

• SP3

• SP3D

• SP

How are pyrosilicates formed?

• By joining two SiO4 units with a common oxygen

• By sharing two oxygen atoms

• By joining three SiO4 units

• By forming a cyclic structure

Which mineral is an example of a cyclic silicate?

• Feldspar

• Beryl

• Zeolite

• Quartz

What is the structure of pyroxenes?

• Single chain

• 2D sheet

• Cyclic ring

• 3D network

In 3D silicates, how many oxygen atoms are shared by adjacent tetrahedral units?

• Three

• One

• Four

• Two

Which of the following is NOT a use of silicates?

• Asbestos

• Fuel

• Glass

• Ceramics

What is the general formula for 3D silicates?

• SiO4

• SiO2

• SiO3

• SiO6