Question 1

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In the center of an atom is its ____________________, which is composed of positively charged particles called ____________________ and neutrally charged particles called ____________________. This central part is orbited by negatively charged particles called ____________________.

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In the center of an atom...

Question 2

Completion The chemical formula KAlSi₃O₈ means that the mineral orthoclase is composed of one atom of K and one of Al for every ____________________ of Si and ____________________ of O.

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Question 3

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In the ____________________ type of chemical bonding, electrons are transferred between adjacent atoms.

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In the ____________________ type of chemical...

Question 4

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The atomic mass of an atom is defined as the sum of the number of its ____________________ plus ____________________.

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The atomic mass of an atom...

Question 5

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The atomic number of an atom is determined by the number of ____________________ in its nucleus.

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The atomic number of an atom...

Question 6

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The ratio of a substance's weight, especially a mineral, to an equal volume of water at 4 ° C is called its ____________________.

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The ratio of a substance's weight,...

Question 7

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The silicon atom of the silica tetrahedron has a (+/−) ____________________ charge of ____________________ (number?) and the oxygen atoms have a (+/−) ____________________ charge of ____________________ (number?). Therefore, the ion group has an overall (+/−) ____________________ charge of ____________________ (number?).

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The silicon atom of the silica...

Question 8

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The basic building block of silicate minerals is the silica ____________________.

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The basic building block of silicate...

Question 9

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Resources that include sand, gravel, crushed stone, salt, and sulfur are known as ____________________ resources.

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Resources that include sand, gravel, crushed...

Question 10

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The two factors that determine whether or not an element can substitute for another element in the composition of a mineral are the ____________________ and ____________________ of the atoms.

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The two factors that determine whether...

Question 11

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The most abundant rock-forming minerals are the nonferromagnesian silicates called the ____________________.

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The most abundant rock-forming minerals are...

Question 12

Completion Carbon-12 (C¹²), carbon-13 (C¹³), and carbon-14 (C¹⁴) are all ____________________ of the ____________________ carbon.

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Question 13

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____________________ and ____________________ are mineral compounds that are commonly produced by animals and are known as calcium ____________________.

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____________________ and ____________________ are mineral compounds...

Question 14

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Atoms of the same chemical element, carbon for example, always have the same number of ____________________ in the nucleus.

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Atoms of the same chemical element,...

Question 15

Completion ¹² C has 6 protons. How many protons does ¹³C have? ____________________ How many neutrons does ¹³C have? ____________________ Nitrogen-14 (¹⁴N) has 6 protons and 8 neutrons-true or false? ____________________

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Question 16

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In the ____________________ type of chemical bonding, electrons are shared between adjacent atoms.

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In the ____________________ type of chemical...

Question 17

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Different isotopes of the same element differ from each other because they have different ____________________.

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Different isotopes of the same element...

Question 18

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The resistance of the mineral to scratching is established by _______________.

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The resistance of the mineral to...

Question 19

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Minerals are chemically classified by their ____________________ or ____________________.

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Minerals are chemically classified by their...

Question 20

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The two basic types of luster are ____________________ and ____________________.

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The two basic types of luster...

Quiz 3: Minerals: the Building Blocks of Rocks

Completion In the center of an atom is its , which is composed of positively charged particles called and neutrally charged particles called . This central part is orbited by negatively charged particles called .

Completion The chemical formula KAlSi₃O₈ means that the mineral orthoclase is composed of one atom of K and one of Al for every of Si and of O.

Completion In the ____________________ type of chemical bonding, electrons are transferred between adjacent atoms.

Completion The atomic mass of an atom is defined as the sum of the number of its plus .

Completion The atomic number of an atom is determined by the number of ____________________ in its nucleus.

Completion The ratio of a substance's weight, especially a mineral, to an equal volume of water at 4 ° C is called its ____________________.

Completion The silicon atom of the silica tetrahedron has a (+/−) charge of (number?) and the oxygen atoms have a (+/−) charge of (number?). Therefore, the ion group has an overall (+/−) charge of (number?).

Completion The basic building block of silicate minerals is the silica ____________________.

Completion Resources that include sand, gravel, crushed stone, salt, and sulfur are known as ____________________ resources.

Completion The two factors that determine whether or not an element can substitute for another element in the composition of a mineral are the and of the atoms.

Completion The most abundant rock-forming minerals are the nonferromagnesian silicates called the ____________________.

Completion Carbon-12 (C¹²), carbon-13 (C¹³), and carbon-14 (C¹⁴) are all of the carbon.

Completion and are mineral compounds that are commonly produced by animals and are known as calcium .

Completion Atoms of the same chemical element, carbon for example, always have the same number of ____________________ in the nucleus.

Completion ¹² C has 6 protons. How many protons does ¹³C have? How many neutrons does ¹³C have? Nitrogen-14 (¹⁴N) has 6 protons and 8 neutrons-true or false?

Completion In the ____________________ type of chemical bonding, electrons are shared between adjacent atoms.

Completion Different isotopes of the same element differ from each other because they have different ____________________.

Completion The resistance of the mineral to scratching is established by _______________.

Completion Minerals are chemically classified by their or .

Completion The two basic types of luster are and .

Quiz 3: Minerals: the Building Blocks of Rocks

Completion In the center of an atom is its ____________________, which is composed of positively charged particles called ____________________ and neutrally charged particles called ____________________. This central part is orbited by negatively charged particles called ____________________.

Completion The chemical formula KAlSi3O8 means that the mineral orthoclase is composed of one atom of K and one of Al for every ____________________ of Si and ____________________ of O.