Question
Geology Question on Mineralogy
Which one of the given statements is correct?
A
van der Waal's bonding is absent in silicate minerals
B
Sulfide minerals form by covalent bonding between metal and sulfur
C
Silicate minerals have a significant component of metallic bonding
D
Metal-sulfide formation does not involve splitting of d-orbitals
Answer
Sulfide minerals form by covalent bonding between metal and sulfur
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): Sulfide minerals form by covalent bonding between metal and sulfur