Quiz 8, Chapter 3, pp. 75-83 Flashcards
1
Q
A beautiful mineral prized for its hardness, color, and “fire” is a
A
precious stone
2
Q
Rudy and sapphire are forms of
A
corundum
3
Q
A metal mixture is called an
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alloy
4
Q
Emerald and aquamarine are varieties of
A
beryl
5
Q
Lab-created gemstones that have the same appearance and chemical content as natural gemstones are ___ gemstones.
A
synthetic
6
Q
abundant metal that is the primary ingredient of steel
A
iron
7
Q
lightweight, silvery metal used to make aircraft parts, automobile wheels, kitchen foil, and soft drink cans
A
aluminum
8
Q
used for radiation shielding, automobile batteries, and small arms ammunition
A
lead
9
Q
reddish-orange metal often used for electrical wiring
A
copper
10
Q
white-gray metal more valuable than gold
A
platinum
