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The amorphous form of silica is :

  • Option 1)

    Tridymite

  • Option 2)

    Kieselguhr

  • Option 3)

    Cristobalite

  • Option 4)

    Quartz

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Silicon Dioxide/ Silica/ Quartz -

Covalent, three dimensional solid network in which each silicon is covalently bond to four oxygen atoms (sp3 hybridisation) forming a tetrahedral structure

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Function of quartz -

As piezoelectric material in clocks, radio, television broadcasting and mobile communication.

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Quartz, tridymite, cristobalite is crystalline form, and kieselguhr is an amorphous form of silica.


Option 1)

Tridymite

Option 2)

Kieselguhr

Option 3)

Cristobalite

Option 4)

Quartz

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