A double-chain (band) silicate has the repeating anion $\mathrm{Si}{}_4\mathrm{O}{}_{11}{}^{6-}$. The number of oxygen atoms in the unit that are shared between two tetrahedra (bridging oxygens) is

More questions on Silicon compounds: silicates, silicones, zeolites

• A mixture of 1 mol (CH3)2SiCl2 and 1 mol CH3SiCl3 is completely hydrolysed. The total number of moles of HCl liberated is JEE Main level
• Which of the following statements about silicones are correct? JEE Main level
• The cyclic silicate anion Si6O18^12- is built from six SiO4 tetrahedra, each sharing two oxygens with its neighbours. The number of non-brid... JEE Advanced level
• Which of the following statements about silicon carbide (carborundum) and related compounds are correct? JEE Advanced level
• Silicon is made by heating silica with coke: SiO2 + 2C -> Si + 2CO. If 30.0 g of SiO2 (molar mass 60 g/mol) is heated with excess coke and t... JEE Advanced level
• Hard water contains 100 mg of Ca^2+ per litre (Ca = 40, Na = 23). It is softened by passing it through sodium zeolite: Na2Z + Ca^2+ -> CaZ +... JEE Advanced level