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GK QUESTION#3445

Which listed material is commonly rich in quartz, silicon dioxide?

  1. ASandCorrect answer
  2. BSugar
  3. CSalt
  4. DSlaked lime
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A. Sand

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Quartz is silicon dioxide, SiO₂, and is a major component of many common sands. Sands can have other compositions, so not every sand is pure silica. Sugar, ordinary salt and slaked lime are chemically different substances.

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