A silicate mineral having chemical formula `Ca_(2)Mg_(x)Si_(8)O_(22)(OH)_(2)` and known as tremolite, predict the value of x:
A silicate mineral having chemical formula `Ca_(2)Mg_(x)Si_(8)O_(22)(OH)_(2)` and known as tremolite, predict the value of x:
A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 5
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Correct Answer - D
`Ca_(2)Mg_(x)Si_(8)O_(22)(OH)_(2)`
`implies 2xx(+2)+x (+2)+8(+4)+22(-2)+(-2)+2(-2)=0`
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