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Atoms, Elements, Matter, and Minerals

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False? A Mineral can be man made.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

True or False? A Mineral does not have to have an orderly atomic structure in order to be called a mineral.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

True or False? Some minerals are liquids.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

True or False? All minerals have a definite chemical composition and formula.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

True or False? Minerals need to have more than one type of element in them in order to be called a mineral.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

True or False? The number of neutrons in an atom determines the atomic number.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

True or False? Electrons have a negative charge.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Atoms with the same number of protons, but different numbers of neutrons are called:

a)

ions

b)

isotopes

c)

neutrinos

d)

neutral

9.

The mass number of an atom is the total amount of:

a)

Protons + Neutrons

b)

Protons + Electrons

c)

Protons

d)

Neutrons + Electrongs

10.

A chemical compound consists of:

a)

The same element

b)

Two or more elements

c)

Two of the same elements

d)

None of these

11.

True or False? An element IS NOT likely to bond with another element if it's outermost energy level has the maximum amount of electrons.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

A chemical bond that consists of the element gold (Au) is known as a:

a)

ionic bond

b)

covalent bond

c)

metallic bond

13.

An atom that gains or loses an electron is called:

a)

isotope

b)

ion

c)

electrical

14.

A covalent bond forms when atoms:

a)

lose electrons

b)

steal electrons

c)

share electrons

15.

Minerals form by:

a)

crystallization from magma

b)

precipitation or contact with water

c)

extreme changes in temperature or

d)

All of these ways

16.

Minerals form by:

a)

crystallization from magma

b)

precipitation or contact with water

c)

extreme changes in temperature or

d)

All of these ways

17.

If Silicon (Si) and oxygen is present in a mineral or compound it is called a:

a)

Silicon Oxide

b)

Silicate

c)

Silicon ion

d)

None of these

18.

If Carbon (C) and Oxygen (O) is present in a mineral or compound it is called a:

a)

Oxide

b)

Silicate

c)

Carbonate

d)

Carbon Oxide

19.

If Oxygen (O) is present in a mineral or compound next to another element that is not Carbon or Silicon it is called a:

a)

Oxide

b)

Sulfate

c)

Carbonate

d)

Oxygen ion

20.

If a mineral is made of only one element it is called a:

a)

Native

b)

Sulfate

c)

Halide

d)

Carbonate

21.
The color of a mineral in powder form is called the mineral's 
a)
hardness
b)
specific gravity
c)
luster
d)
streak
22.
How light reflects off of a mineral is called the mineral's 
a)
luster
b)
streak
c)
cleavage
d)
fracture
23.
Why is coal not a mineral?
a)
It's not a solid
b)
It is man-made
c)
It is not inorganic
d)
It is made of carbon
24.
Diamond has a hardness of ___ on Mohs Hardness Scale.
a)
1
b)
5
c)
8
d)
10
25.
By definition, a mineral has which of the following characteristic(s)?
a)
definite chemical composition
b)
crystal structure
c)
naturally occuring
d)
all of the above
26.
How do you test the hardness of a mineral? 
a)
Throw it against a wall
b)
Step on it
c)
Scratch Test
d)
Kick it until it breaks
27.
What mineral is used for pencils?
a)
Graphite
b)
Galena
c)
Magnetite
d)
Quartz
28.
What mineral is salt?
a)
quartz
b)
sulfur
c)
halite
d)
calcite
29.
A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition is referring to
a)
density
b)
streak
c)
mineral
d)
non silicate mineral
30.
The solid, geometric form of a mineral produced by a repeating pattern of atoms
a)
crystal
b)
density
c)
element
d)
fracture 
31.
What mineral is the softest mineral on Moh's Hardness Scale and the main ingredient in baby powder?
a)
feldspar
b)
talc
c)
gypsum
d)
kaolinite
32.
Which mineral smells like rotten eggs?
a)
talc
b)
sulfer
c)
mica
d)
pyrite
33.
The mineral halite is formed by 
a)
hot water solutions
b)
cooling of magma
c)
cooling of lava
d)
evaporation
34.
The mineral in the picture has a ____________ luster.
a)
Nonmetallic
b)
Metallic
c)
Pearly
d)
Earthy
35.
A mineral breaks into pieces like are shown in the picture. How would you describe its breakage?
a)
Fracture
b)
Cleavage
c)
Glassy
d)
Waxy
36.
A mineral breaks into pieces like are shown in the picture. How would you describe its breakage?
a)
Fracture
b)
Cleavage
c)
Glassy
d)
Waxy
37.
Refer to the Mohs Hardness Scale. A mineral with a hardness of 7 can scratch -
a)
orthoclase feldspar, but cannot scratch talc
b)
calcite, but cannot scratch apatite.
c)
topaz, but cannot scratch fluorite
d)
gypsum, but cannot scratch corundum

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