The silicate tetrahedron is composed of

A. 4 silicon and 2 oxygen atoms.
B. 4 silicon and 1 oxygen atoms.
C. 4 oxygen and 2 silicon atoms.
D. 4 oxygen and 1 silicon atoms.


Answer: D

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