-Refer to the above table.Use charge balance to determine the value of x in the phyllosilicate Ca₃(Si₂O₅) ₂(OH) _x.

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-Refer to the above table.Use charge balance to determine the value of x in the phyllosilicate Ca₃(Si₂O₅)₂(OH)_x.

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The charge balance requires that the total positive charge from Ca (3 * +2 = +6) must balance the total negative charge from Si2O5 (2 * -4 = -8) and OH. Therefore, x must be 2 to balance the charges: +6 from Ca and -8 from Si2O5, with 2 OH groups providing -2 charge.

-Refer to the Above Table