Crystals and Minerals

Which of the following best describes a crystal?

• Molecules fit together in a random pattern.

• Molecules fit together in a repeating pattern.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

A naturally occurring, inorganic solid

• mineral
• rock
• coal
• magma

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

The crystal in the image belongs to which crystal system?

• Triclinic

• Monoclinic

• Hexagonal

• Isometric

This crystal system has the most symmetry: a=b=c and žα=β=γ=90°

• Isometric

• Monoclinic

• Tetrahedral

• Triclinic

Multiple unit cells stacked together in an infinite 3D array of points makes up what?

• Unit cell

• Molecular formula

• Crystal lattice

• Ionic bond

What mineral crystal structure is this?

• Hexagonal

• Tetragonal

• Cubic

• Triclinic

What mineral crystal structure is this?

• Tetragonal

• Cubic

• Hexagonal

• Monoclinic

What mineral crystal structure is this?

• Monoclinic

• Cubic

• Orthorhombic

• Triclinic

What mineral crystal structure is this?

• Tetragonal

• Cubic

• Hexagonal

• Triclinic

What mineral crystal structure is this?

• Triclinic

• Tetragonal

• Hexagonal

• Cubic

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1