ES Ch 2 Minerals Review

An element is a substance that

• exists naturally as a solid, liquid, and gas.

• cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

• is above 86 on the periodic table.

• can be broken down only by chemical means.

Which particles make up atoms?

• protons, neutrons, electrons

• protons, electrons, nuclei

• electrons, neutrons, ions

• neutrons, electrons, molecules

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Which of the following is an element?

• water

• hydrogen

• air

• carbon dioxide

A compound contains two or more

• elements physically combined.

• simple substances.

• elements chemically combined.

• nuclei combined with electrons.

Isotopes are atoms of an element

• with the same number of electrons but different numbers of protons.

• that are radioactive.

• with a magnetic charge.

• with the same number of protons but different number of neutrons.

Chemical bonds are likely to form when

• two atoms have the same number of electrons.

• an atom's outer energy level doesn't have the maximum number of electrons.

• an atom's nucleus has the same number of protons as neutrons.

• an atom's outer energy level is filled.

Crystallization from cooling magma describes one way that

• atoms bond.

• ions combine.

• protons attract electrons.

• minerals form.

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Minerals are classified according to their

• color.

• origin.

• composition.

• specific gravity.

Which of these is a mineral?

• oxygen

• diamond

• sulfuric acid

• wood

Major groups of minerals include

• oxides and carbonates.

• ions and isotopes.

• silicates and magnetics.

• inorganics and halides.

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