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Minerals containing silicon and oxygen are most generally known as silicates.

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In addition to silicon and oxygen silicon mineral usually contain?

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What two elements does all silicon contain?

Silicon is an element so it doesn't contain anymore than one. You may have meant silicone though, which is a group of compounds and usually contain silicon, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen. I think the answer you're specifically looking for would be Si and O.


What 2 elements does silicate contain?

Silicate ions contain silicon and oxygen. Silicate compounds usually contain at least one third element as a cation.


What mineral is used to make deodorant?

Mineral salt is used to make deodorants. Some deodorants also contain talc, silicon, and aloe. Unscented deodorants do not usually contain talc. Zinc is sometimes added to since it is antibacterial, but not everyone can use that.


Does sand from a beach contain nitrogen?

Sand from a beach does not typically contain nitrogen. Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth and is usually found in soil or organic matter. Beach sand is primarily composed of silica and other mineral particles that do not contain significant amounts of nitrogen.


Where is silica?

Silica is the mineral quartz (SiO2) and silicon is the element (Si) which is a major rock forming element in Earth's crust, and is therefore found nearly everywhere. Concentrations of silica which are mined are usually in the form of quartz sand or sandstone deposits.


Mineral that contains silicon and oxygen and usually one or more other elements?

gold


Is silicon an element mixture or compound?

Silicon is an element. It is not usually found as silicon but as a compound that makes up quartz.There is often a confusion with silicone which is a synthetic substance made up of silicon, oxygen and other elements, mostly carbon and hydrogen. Silicone is generally a liquid or a flexible, rubberlike plastic and it is often used in shampoo.


Where can I find a piece of silicon dioxide?

Silica is the mineral quartz (SiO2) and silicon is the element (Si) which is a major rock forming element in Earth's crust, and is therefore found nearly everywhere. Concentrations of silica which are mined are usually in the form of quartz sand or sandstone deposits.


What element are computer chips made out of?

A computer chip is usually made up of silicon.


Is silicon natural?

Silicon is a marvelously abundant element, and it is most often found as an oxide. Many rocks are silicates, which are silicon oxides with a bit of metal thrown in. Sand us usually silicon oxides.


What is the difference between quartz and sulfur?

Quartz is the compound silicon dioxide (SiO2) and contains atoms of silicon and oxygen. It is usually clear. Sulfur is a simple element composed of sulfur atoms. It is opaque and yellow.