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8G Science HW#13: Chapter 2.5

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank.

A natural occurring solid that has a crystal structure & a definite chemical composition is called (a)   .

2.

Fill in the blank.

A person who studies minerals and identifies their properties.

(a)  

3.

The structure consists of alternating positively-charged cations and negatively-charged anions is called _____.

a)

Ionic Crystal

b)

Covalent Crystal

c)

Mineral Crystal

d)

Molecular Crystal

4.

Consists of atoms at the lattice points of the crystal, with each atom being covalently bonded to its nearest neighbor atoms is called _______.

a)

Ionic Crystal

b)

Covalent Crystal

c)

Mineral Crystal

d)

Molecular Crystal

5.

A type of ionic crystal that breaks easily along flat surfaces and at sharp angles.

a)

Mica

b)

Halite

c)

Saly

d)

Quartz

6.

Commonly known as a "Rock Salt"

a)

Mica

b)

Halite

c)

Table salt

d)

Quartz

7.

TRUE or FALSE

Minerals have characteristics properties such as hardness, density, color, crystals shape, and the way the crystal breaks and grows.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

TRUE or FALSE

The properties of a mineral do not depend on its chemical composition and its bonding.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

TRUE or FALSE

The stronger the chemical bonds in a mineral crystal, the softer the crystal is.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE