Q635
Rocks containing more than 65% SiO2 are
A.
Neutral
B.
Alkaline
C.
Acidic
AnswerD.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Rocks containing more than 65% SiO2 are acidic.Rocks with more than 65% of silica are called Felsic or acidic, those with between 55 and 65 percent silica are intermediate, and those with between 45 - 55% silica are mafic (Basic) and those with less than 45% are ultramafic.
Acidic magma solidifies in the crust commonly as granite and erupts as rhyolite lavas. Within an intrusion, crystals grow large within the magma chamber.