Q189
Charge of brucite layer is
A.
+ve
AnswerB.
-ve
C.
zero
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Brucite is the mineral form of magnesium hydroxide. It is a common alteration product of periclase in marble, low-temperature hydrothermal vein mineral in metamorphosed limestones and chlorite schists.Brucite is a double hydroxide layer and is positively charged.