1.1minerals Flashcards
1
Q
a naturally formed inorganic solid has a definite crystalline structure
A
mineral
2
Q
a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means
A
element
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 arranged in definite patterns
A
crystal
5
Q
a mineral that contains a combination of silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals
A
silicate mineral
6
Q
amineral that does not contain compounds of silico and oxgen
A
nonsilicate mineral
