E1.06 Minerals part 1

What is a crystalline solid in the context of minerals?

• A type of liquid substance

• A solid structure with a repeating pattern of particles

• A substance made by living organisms

Which of the following substances is NOT a mineral?

• Diamond

• Quartz

• Coal

What defines an INORGANIC substance?

• It is made by living organisms

• It is NOT made by living organisms

How are artificial "diamonds" different from natural diamonds?

• Artificial diamonds are made of single elements other than carbon

• Artificial diamonds do not fit the definition of a mineral

What defines a mineral's chemical composition?

• The number of elements it contains

• The specific arrangement of atoms in a crystal

• The fact that it is a solid structure

What is the specific chemical composition of halite?

• Sodium and chloride ions

• Silicon and oxygen atoms

• Calcium, carbon, and oxygen atoms

What natural process forms a diamond deep within Earth's crust?

• Extreme pressure

• Extreme temperature

•  Intense radiation

Which of the following is a common element found in minerals?

• Silicon

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

What is coal made of?

• Once-living things

• Sodium and chloride ions

• Silicate minerals

Why is coal not classified as a mineral?

• Coal is not naturally occurring

• Coal is made from material that used to be alive