Author Question: Certain diamond companies use the advertising slogan Diamonds are forever. Why, from a geologic ... (Read 62 times)

mwit1967

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 501
Certain diamond companies use the advertising slogan Diamonds are forever. Why, from a geologic perspective, might this not be accurate?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Write a simple chemical formula showing how the component elements of the silicate ion affect its net charge.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



strudel15

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Because they form in environments of extreme pressure and temperature, diamonds are somewhat unstable at the surface and break down very slowly.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Si4+ + 4O22- = SiO44-



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

Famous people who died from poisoning or drug overdose include, Adolf Hitler, Socrates, Juan Ponce de Leon, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, and John Belushi.

Did you know?

Russia has the highest death rate from cardiovascular disease followed by the Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, and Poland.

Did you know?

Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library