This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why do chemical sedimentary rocks not contain silicates? A) Silicates are too heavy. B) ... (Read 47 times)

waynest

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 553
on: Jul 16, 2018
Why do chemical sedimentary rocks not contain silicates?
 
  A) Silicates are too heavy.
  B) Silicates do not dissolve as easily as these other more strongly ionic compounds.
  C) Silicates are not abundant enough.
  D) Silicates melt too easily.

Question 2

Why can igneous rocks be distinguished from chemical sedimentary rocks based on composition?
 
  A) The composition of each rock results in different texture.
  B) The composition of each rock results in different colors.
  C) Igneous rocks, since formed underground, are made up of the same elements as chemical sedimentary rocks.
  D) Igneous rocks are primarily made up of silicates, which chemical sedimentary rocks don't contain.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

tennis14576

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


waynest

  • Member
  • Posts: 553
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

aruss1303

  • Member
  • Posts: 314
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

Did you know?

Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.

Did you know?

Your heart beats over 36 million times a year.

Did you know?

Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.

Testing the Chemical Characteristics of Urine with Reagent Strips Testing the Chemical Characteristics of Urine with Reagent Strips
The NIOSH Pocket Guide entry for gasoline. Useful information includes health effects and chemical ... The NIOSH Pocket Guide entry for gasoline. Useful information includes health effects and chemical ...
Type of rocks Type of rocks
Common Metamorphic Rocks Common Metamorphic Rocks
The chemical reaction catalyzed by DNA polymerase I The chemical reaction catalyzed by DNA polymerase I
Ecstasy Chemical Ecstasy Chemical
Video: Olfaction. or the sense of smell

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library