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2.2 Minerals Vocab

Quiz by Gavin Ritter

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  • Q1
    a naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a characteristic chemical composition and an orderly internal structure.
    mineral
    30s
  • Q2
    a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
    element
    30s
  • Q3
    the smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element.
    atom
    30s
  • Q4
    A substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds.
    compound
    30s
  • Q5
    Anything that has mass and takes up space.
    matter
    30s
  • Q6
    a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a regular, repeating pattern.
    crystal
    30s
  • Q7
    The color of a mineral in powdered form.
    streak
    30s
  • Q8
    The way a mineral reflects light.
    luster
    30s
  • Q9
    In geology, the tendency of a mineral to split along specific planes of weakness to form smooth, flat surfaces.
    Cleavage
    30s

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