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Silicon dioxide

physical science Maturity 11-13

Sand is made of a special thing.

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It is in many places. It can also make glass. We use it to build big homes. It helps make things we use every day. Do you see sand at the beach?

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 13.4 | Vital Level 5