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Which of the following is NOT a component of soda-lime glass?
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MCQ
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practice
Style
Topic
Using materials
Question
- A. Silica
- B. Sodium carbonate
- C. Limestone
- D. Boron trioxide
Answer
Boron trioxide
Explanation
Boron trioxide is used in borosilicate glass, not in soda-lime glass.
Common mistake
Common Misconception about Soda-Lime Glass
Students often think that soda-lime glass is made only from sand without recognizing the role of sodium carbonate and limestone.
Emphasize that soda-lime glass is specifically made by heating a mixture of sand, sodium carbonate, and limestone.
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