What is a mineral?

Halite has a definite ________ _________, while glas has _______

______________?

• crystalline structure; has not regular arrangement structure

• amorphous shape; a liquid state
• crystalline form; a solid structure
• liquid state; a crystalline structure

Minerals are ________ _____ with an orderly arrangement of _______?

• synthetic materials with a random arrangement of molecules
• naturally occurring substances or inorganic solid with an orderly arrangement of atoms

• artificial compounds with a structured arrangement of ions
• naturally occurring liquids with a chaotic arrangement of particles

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a mineral?

• It is an organic compound.

• It is a synthetic material.

• It is a naturally occurring inorganic solid.

• It has a random arrangement of molecules.

What is the primary difference between a crystal and a glass structure?

• Crystals have a regular arrangement of atoms, while glass does not.

• Glass has a crystalline structure, while crystals do not.

• Both have a regular arrangement of atoms.

• Neither has a regular arrangement of atoms.

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Which statement is true about the structure of halite?

• Halite has no definite structure.

• Halite is a liquid at room temperature.

• Halite has a crystalline structure.

• Halite has an amorphous structure.

What are the two main families of rock-forming minerals?

• Silicates and non-silicates
• Igneous and metamorphic
• Carbonates and oxides
• Feldspars and micas

What is the primary component of the mineral halite?

• Iron oxide

• Silicon dioxide

• Sodium chloride

• Calcium carbonate

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Which of the following best describes the term 'crystalline'?

• A structure with a random arrangement of atoms

• An amorphous solid

• A structure with a regular and repeating pattern of atoms

• A liquid state of matter

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Which mineral is commonly known as rock salt?

• Halite

• Gypsum

• Calcite

• Quartz

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What term is given to a mineral with a regular, repeating arrangement of it atoms?

• Crystal
• Rock
• Mineral
• Gemstone