minerals Flashcards
1
Q
Covalent bonding
A
Electrons shared between atoms
2
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Metallic bonding
A
Elements occur as pure metals. Metallic bonding between ions and a sea id delocalised electrons
3
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Ionic bonding
A
Minerals bonded by attraction between positve ans negative ions. Atoms gain or lose electrons to have a stable outershell of 8 electrons
4
Q
What are Minerals
A
Naturally occuring inorganic crystalline solids
5
Q
Minerals have a….
A
Fixed / limited chemical composition
6
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Carbonate minerals are
A
Non silicate minerals
