1.1 minerals Flashcards
1
Q
A naturally formed inorganic solid that has a definite crystal line structure .
A
mineral
2
Q
A substance that cant be separated or broken down into simpler substances by a 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 differnt in a defnite pattern
A
crystal
5
Q
a mineral that contains a combination of silicone,oxygen and one or more metal
A
silicate mineral
6
Q
a mineral that does not contain compounds of silicone and oxygen
A
nonsilicate mineral
