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'''Silica''', or Silicon dioxide (SiO<sub>2</sub>) is a common chemical component on the surface of the earth.  It is a principle component in [[glass]], and [[cement]].  It absorbs water, making it useful in food preservation and when pure, can be used in electronics as an [[electrical insulator]], as it prevents the flow of electric current.  When [[covalent bonds]] form a lattice, [[Quartz]] is formed.
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'''Silica''', or silicon dioxide (SiO<sub>2</sub>) is a common chemical component on the surface of the earth.  It is a principle component in [[glass]], and [[cement]].  It absorbs water, making it useful in food preservation and when pure, can be used in electronics as an [[electrical insulator]], as it prevents the flow of electric current.  When [[covalent bonds]] form a lattice, [[quartz]] is formed.
 
<br> Silica forms naturally when oxygen comes into contact with oxygen and is a primary component in sand.
 
<br> Silica forms naturally when oxygen comes into contact with oxygen and is a primary component in sand.
    
[[Category:Chemical Compounds]]
 
[[Category:Chemical Compounds]]
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