What is the charge,n,in the ion Si₄O₁₀ⁿ that is found in talc? A)2 - B)4 - C)8 - D)10 -

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The ion in talc can be simplified as Si4B2O11(OH)2 with a net charge of -2. Since there are two hydroxide ions (-OH), each with a charge of -1, the total negative charge contributed by them is -2. Therefore, the sum of the charges of the remaining atoms in the ion must be +2 to balance the overall charge. The silicon atom has a charge of +4, the boron atoms have a charge of +3 each, and the oxygen atoms have a charge of -2 each. Therefore, we have: 
+4 + 2(+3) + 11(-2) = -2 
Simplifying the expression, we get: 
-2 + 6 - 22 = -2 
Therefore, the ion in talc has a charge of 4-.

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What Is the Charge,n,in the Ion Si₄O₁₀ⁿ That Is Found