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Name and define the main component of many commonly used types of glass.



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Silica (SiO2) is the primary component of glass, constituting a significant portion of its composition.


Explanation:

Silica (SiO2) is the main component of glass, typically making up 70 to 74 percent of its composition. Other common additives include sodium carbonate, lime (calcium oxide), magnesium oxide, and aluminum oxide, with specialty glasses incorporating substances like lead and boron for specific properties.


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