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Sand is formed by the erosion of rocks, particularly silica-based rocks. Teh composition therefore varies from location to location.

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What is sand made of elements?

silicon and oxygen


What element are sand and quartz made from?

Both sand and quartz are made of the elements silicon and oxygen.


Is sand a metalloid?

No. Sand is a mixture of different substances. The term metalloid applies to a particular class of elements. One metalloid, silicon, is one of the most abundant elements in sand to the point that silicon is often extracted from sand.


What are the elements combined to make sand?

Sand is primarily composed of small particles of silica, which is a compound made up of silicon and oxygen. Other common elements found in sand include minerals such as feldspar, mica, and quartz. The specific composition of sand can vary depending on its source and location.


Which transparent material is made of sand?

Common glass is made from clean sand, soda, and limestone. Various other elements may be added to modify the properties of the glass - colour, density etc.


What elements combine to make glass concrete?

Common glass is made from sand, SiO2, Na2O and CaO. Concrete is a mixture of rocks (aggregate), sand, and water.


What is the elements in compound for sand?

Sand is mainly made up of Silicon dioxide. The elements making this compound are Silicon and Oxygen. SiO2 is a very hard compound.


What mineral is made up of only the elements oxygen and silicon?

The mineral made up of only oxygen and silicon is quartz.


How many elements are in one compound if sand?

2 elements


Is sand an element mixture or compound?

Sand is a mixture, not a compound, as it is made up of different elements such as silicon, oxygen, and occasionally other minerals. These elements are not chemically bonded together in a specific ratio to form a new substance.


How many different elements in a grain of sand?

It depends upon the source of the sand. Mostly sand is Silicon and Oxygen, but it could contain iron and other metallic elements.


How is your body made?

You are made from sand, I know it's weird but its in the Bible. Actually we are made from proteins, elements, and minerals, and those minerals and elements are indeed found in the Earth. The body starts with a division of cells until it fits the blueprint determined by the DNA.