Ch 5 Minerals Test

Front

Atoms in a mineral are arranged___________________.

Back

In a specific repetitive pattern

Front

Which mineral property is being shown here? Options: luster, hardness, cleavage, streak

Back

streak

Front

Dull, silky, waxy, pearly, and earthy are terms that best describe which property of minerals?

Back

luster

Front

By definition, a mineral has which of the following characteristic(s)? definite chemical composition, crystal structure, naturally occurring, all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition is referring to

Back

mineral

Front

A mineral's resistance to being scratched is called?

Back

hardness

Front

What elements are in oxides? Options: only oxygen, oxygen and a metal, metals, nonmetals

Back

oxygen and a metal

Front

If the mineral's chemical formula is BaSO₄ (Barium sulfate) which mineral group is the mineral in?

Back

sulfates

Front

If the mineral's chemical formula is CaCO₃, (Calcium Carbonate) what group is the mineral in?

Back

carbonates

Front

If the mineral's chemical formula is Cu₂O (Copper(I) Oxide), what mineral group is the mineral in?

Back

oxides