1.1 minerals Flashcards
1
Q
a naturally formed inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure
A
minerals
2
Q
a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means
A
elements
3
Q
a substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds
A
compound
4
Q
a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arrange in a definite pattern
A
crystal
5
Q
a mineral that contains a combination of silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals
A
silicate mineral
6
Q
a mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen
A
nonsilicate mineral
