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What is the name of this compound SiO2?

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Silicon oxide
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Silica
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Silicate
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Silicones
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Solution

The correct option is B Silica

Silicon dioxide, also known as silica, is a chemical compound that is an oxide of silicon with the chemical formula SiO2. It has been known since ancient times. Silica is most commonly found in nature as quartz, as well as in various living organisms. In many parts of the world, silica is the major constituent of sand. Silica is one of the most complex and most abundant families of materials, existing both as several minerals and being produced synthetically.


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