Question

Talcum powder is made from a mineral called talc. What are the elements that are mainly present in talc?

• A. Magnesium ,silicon and nitrogen
• B. Magnesium ,oxygen and silicon
• C. All of the above
• D. Magnesium ,oxygen and nitrogen

Answer 1

The correct option is B Magnesium ,oxygen and silicon

Talcum powder is made from talc, a mineral made up mainly of the elements are Magnesium ,oxygen and silicon because talcum is clay mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate with the chemical formula is ${\mathrm{Mg}}_3{\mathrm{SiO}}_{10}{\left(\mathrm{OH}\right)}_2$