Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) All silicates are composed of SiO4 tetrahedra that bond togetherthrough an oxygen to form single chains.
B) The flakiness of mica comes from its single silicate chainstructure.
C) The fibrous nature of asbestos comes from its silicate sheetstructure.
D) In some silicates, ionic bonding between a metal ion and anSixOyz- ion is what holds the structure
together.
E) None of the above are true.

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Question 1. 1. (TCO 3) Which of the statementsabout transition metals is false? (Points : 2)

Transition metals can gainor lose electrons to form anions or cations.
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