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ISBN: 9780073513898

Author: Bill Tillery

Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION

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Chapter 17, Problem 5AC

The most abundant class of nonsilicates is the

a. oxides.

b. sulfates.

c. halides.

d. carbonates.

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