Question
Which one of the following mineral groups exhibits a sheet-like silicate structure? Pyroxene minerals Clay minerals Carbonate minerals Feldspar minerals
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Michael
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Resposta
The correct answer is: Clay minerals.Clay minerals are a group of minerals that exhibit a sheet-like silicate structure. They are characterized by their layered structure, which is formed by the arrangement of silicon-oxygen tetrahedra in sheets. This sheet-like structure gives clay minerals their characteristic properties, such as their ability to absorb water and swell, as well as their plasticity and ability to be molded.