A mineral has the physical property of strong luster. What can be inferred about the elemental makeup?
A) The mineral could be made up of nonmetals.
B) The mineral could be made up of condensed liquids.
C) The mineral could be made up of metals.
D) The mineral could be made up of condensed gases.

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Metals generally have a strong luster, so it can be inferred that the mineral is made up of metals. Nonmetals, liquids, and gases rarely exhibit a strong luster.

A Mineral Has the Physical Property of Strong Luster