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WorksheetsElements and Minerals
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
The small particle that makes up an element
proton
atom
compound
mixture
Which part of an atom has a negative charge?
Proton
Neutron
Electron
Which part of an atom has a positive charge?
Proton
Neutron
Electron
Which part of an atom has no charge?
Proton
Neutron
Electron
What does Ca represent?
atomic mass
atomic number
element name
chemical symbol
What does the 40.078 represent?
atomic mass
atomic number
element name
chemical symbol
What does the 20 represent?
atomic mass
atomic number
element name
chemical symbol
How many protons are in this element?
8
4
12
Which element has the largest mass?
Zinc
Nickel
Platinum
Mercury
The element with 39 protons is ____.
Calcium
Potassium
Yttrium
What is the atomic mass of lead?
207.2
82
114.818
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When something is inorganic, it _________________
is naturally occurring
is an element
has carbon
is not alive and never was
By definition, a mineral has which of the following characteristic(s)?
chemical composition
crystalline structure
natural
all of the above
This mineral breaks along smooth planes. That's known as
Cleavage
Fracture
Luster
Metallic
This mineral has a white streak, can appear glassy, and is the most dense mineral on this chart.
carnallite
brucite
olivine
dolomite
Minerals would be part of which Earth sphere?
biosphere
geosphere
atmosphere
hydrosphere
One special property that minerals may have is fluorescence. This means the mineral:
glows under ultraviolet (UV) light.
emits gamma rays.
will react with acid.
is attracted to magnets.
Why is oxygen not a considered a mineral?
it is not a solid
it is not organic
it is not made of atoms
it is not naturally occurring
Atoms form elements, elements form minerals, and minerals form what?
matter
food
diamond
rocks
