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Reef Chemistry Question of the Day [HASHTAG]#148[/HASHTAG]
Which of the following has the highest surface area for potential dissolution of silica/silicate?
A. All of the interior glass surfaces of a standard 120 gallon aquarium
B. 5 pounds of fine silica sand, assuming it is made of spheres of 0.1 mm diameter
C. 10 pounds of silica sand, assuming it is made of spheres of 0.5 mm diameter
D. 25 pounds of coarse silica sand, assuming it is made of spheres of 2 mm diameter
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Which of the following has the highest surface area for potential dissolution of silica/silicate?
A. All of the interior glass surfaces of a standard 120 gallon aquarium
B. 5 pounds of fine silica sand, assuming it is made of spheres of 0.1 mm diameter
C. 10 pounds of silica sand, assuming it is made of spheres of 0.5 mm diameter
D. 25 pounds of coarse silica sand, assuming it is made of spheres of 2 mm diameter
Good luck!
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