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No, it isn't. I may be possible to get it to act like one if you mix other things in with it and melt it, but as a solid, it won't work. Silica is a mineral, and it is generally silicon dioxide - sand. It makes a poor (read: non-functional) electrolyte.

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Can sand and water be a form of an electrolyte solution?

Sand and water alone do not typically form an electrolyte solution. Electrolyte solutions are usually formed by dissolving salts or minerals in water, where the ions from the dissolved substances can conduct electricity. Sand is primarily composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2) and does not dissociate into ions in water to conduct electricity.


What is the charge of SiO2?

The charge of SiO2 is neutral.


What is chemical formula of quartz?

The chemical formula for quartz is SiO2, which means it contains one silicon atom and two oxygen atoms per molecule.


How many moles are in 147 grams of SiO2?

147 (g) SiO2 / 60.1 (g/mol) = 2.446 mol SiO2(the molar mass of SiO2 is 60.1 g/mol)


What is the molecular polarity of SiO2?

Silicon dioxide (SiO2) is a nonpolar molecule.


How many moles of HF will react completely with 12.5 mol of SiO2?

The balanced equation for the reaction between HF and SiO2 is: 6 HF + SiO2 -> H2SiF6 + 2 H2O. Therefore, each mole of SiO2 reacts with 6 moles of HF. So, 12.5 mol of SiO2 will react with 12.5 mol x 6 = 75 mol of HF.


The charge of Silicone in SiO2?

In SiO2, silicon has a charge of +4 while oxygen has a charge of -2. This results in a neutral overall charge for the compound SiO2.


Is hno2 and electrolyte or a non electrolyte?

It is an electrolyte


Is sio2 metal?

No, it is not.


How do you determine the number of silicon atoms in 4SiO2?

4SiO2 means SiO2 + SiO2 + SiO2 + SiO2 The '4 'tells you that there are four seprate molecules of SiO2 So there will be 4 silicon atoms in 4SiO2 SiO2 also contains 2 oxygen atoms. So overall there will be 4 x 2 = 8 oxygen atoms. SiO2 is silicon dioxide ; sand that you find on a beach. It does form large crystal lattice by a loose combination through the oxygen atoms.


What is the composition of magma of popocatepetl?

A mixture of dacite (65wt% SiO2) and basaltic andesite (53wt% SiO2).


Is SiO2 a polar or nonpolar molecule?

SiO2, also known as silicon dioxide, is a nonpolar molecule.