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mwit1967

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Certain diamond companies use the advertising slogan Diamonds are forever. Why, from a geologic perspective, might this not be accurate?
 
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Write a simple chemical formula showing how the component elements of the silicate ion affect its net charge.
 
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strudel15

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
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-


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Correct answers!


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