minerals test

Question 1

the smallest particle of an element that still has the properties of that element and cannot be broken down by chemical means; made of protons, neutrons, and electrons

Answer 1

atom

Question 2

a combination of one or more atoms

Answer 2

molecule

Question 3

basic building block that combines to form all other kinds of matter

Answer 3

element

Question 4

an organized grouping of atoms or molecules

Answer 4

crystal

Question 5

a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure; the building blocks of rocks

Answer 5

mineral

Question 6

physical characteristics of minerals that are used to classify and identify different minerals

Answer 6

mineral properties

Question 7

the way in which a mineral reflects light

Answer 7

luster

Question 8

how easily a mineral scratches materials; the Mohs scale is used to help identifying minerals based on hardness

Answer 8

hardness

Question 9

the color of the powder form of a mineral

Answer 9

streak

Question 10

the way in which some minerals will bubble/fizz (effervesce) when an acid is placed on a sample

Answer 10

acid test

Question 11

the way in which some minerals will glow when placed under ultraviolet light

Answer 11

fluorecence