Chapter 2 Minerals

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Where are electrons located in an atom?

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In energy levels.

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Which of the following is NOT a process by which minerals form?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is an element?

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A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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What type of bond forms when atoms share electrons?

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Covalent bond.

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Which minerals crystallize from cooling magma?

Back

Silicate minerals.

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What is a mineral?

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A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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What is the difference between a rock and a mineral?

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A mineral is a single substance, while a rock is a mixture of minerals.

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What is crystallization?

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The process by which atoms are arranged to form a material with a crystal structure.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the Mohs scale?

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A scale that ranks minerals based on their hardness.