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The primary chemical component of glass sponges is silica, which is primarily in the form of silicon dioxide (SiO2). This silica forms intricate skeletal structures, giving glass sponges their characteristic glass-like appearance. Additionally, their skeletons may contain organic materials and spongin, but silica is the predominant structural element.
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Does glass contain silica?
Yes. Silica is the primary component of most types of glass.
Is breaking glass a chemical property?
No breaking glass is not a chemical reaction, which is what i think you mean. Breaking the glass does not alter the chemical makeup or properties of the glass. Instead breaking glass is a physical reaction because it does alter the size of the glass and its appearance
What is the chemical formula of glass rod?
There is none. Glass is a mixture, not a pure substance and so does not have a chemical formula.
What does a formula tell you?
Chemical formulas are used to represent chemical compounds. It shows the component elements of the compound. Also it shows the ratios of the component elements.
Can sheet glass be affected by any chemical Some unknown chemical has fallen on a sheet glass and spectrum is now visible on the sheet glass can it be removed?
yes it can
What are some examples of hexactinellida sponges?
Glass sponges
How do glass sponges move?
no
What are some sponges?
sponges are use in washing plates,glass of water.some sponges are in/on salted water on the ocean floor.
What is the glass sponge's genus?
Glass sponges are considered the class Hexactinellida.
What the component of glass?
silica is the main component of glass
Is silicon glass?
No, silicon is a chemical element that is a major component of sand, while glass is an amorphous solid material typically made by heating sand and other ingredients. Glass can contain silicon along with other elements, but they are not the same thing.
What is a glass sponges diet?
it filters out bacteria from the water
How do you get glass to be shiny?
get lots of sponges,towels,soap,and water.rubit on glass.and there you have it. you have shiny glass.
Hexactinellida Glass Sponges what is the glass portion made of?
Its made up a fiber that resembles fiberglass.
How do glass sponges reproduce?
Sponges reproduce by having sex with their mate [conjugation] and making baby sponge Eggs that will touch Rock and stay on there for a few weeks until they can move and get their flagellas. Glass sponge does not appear in The Index.
Do sponges require oxygen to breath?
Sponges do not breathe as lungs are required to do so. Sponges do need oxygen to survive, as it is a vital component of aerobic cellular respiration. Cellular respiration is a means of the creation of energy (more specifically ATP) for cells.
How does the glass rope sponge defend its self?
sponges use toxins to repel would be predators
