1.1 Mineral Flashcards
1
Q
a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystal-line 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 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 a definite pattern
A
Crystal
5
Q
a mineral that contains a combination of silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals
A
Silicate
6
Q
a mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen
A
Nonsilicate Mineral
