« previous next »

Author Question: Certain diamond companies use the advertising slogan Diamonds are forever. Why, from a geologic ... (Read 81 times)

mwit1967

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 501
on: Jul 16, 2018
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
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-


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

mwit1967

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 501
Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Correct answers!


strudel15

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

Did you know?

There are more nerve cells in one human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.

Did you know?

The largest baby ever born weighed more than 23 pounds but died just 11 hours after his birth in 1879. The largest surviving baby was born in October 2009 in Sumatra, Indonesia, and weighed an astounding 19.2 pounds at birth.

Did you know?

Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

The Geologic Time Scale The Geologic Time Scale
J. P. Morgan, the financial genius, staved off ruinous competition among steel firms by combining mo J. P. Morgan, the financial genius, staved off ruinous competition among steel firms by combining mo
Early in the twentieth century, when malnutrition was common, companies such as this one advertised Early in the twentieth century, when malnutrition was common, companies such as this one advertised
Frontispiece, Diamond Sutra, from Cave 17, Dunhuang. Frontispiece, Diamond Sutra, from Cave 17, Dunhuang.
Alcohol and Advertising Advertising for alcoholic beverages is pervasive and persuasive Alcohol and Advertising Advertising for alcoholic beverages is pervasive and persuasive
Magnitude of Geologic Time Magnitude of Geologic Time
Video: Interview with an Anorexic Woman (Part 2 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library