Silicon-oxygen tetrahedron (SiO44) has a free electron to bond at each of its
four corners. Which of the following is NOT a way that these silicon-oxygen
tetrahedra can bond together?
(Hint: Check the chart in the silicates section of your textbook chapter!)
Framework silicates, where all corners are shared between 2 tetrahedra
Chains of tetrahedra linked at 2 corners
Tetrahedra link at the corners to form cubes
Isolated single tetrahedra bonded to other elements