Minerals and Uses

Front

What mineral is used for making glass, electrical components, and optical lenses?

Back

Quartz

Front

What mineral is used for pencils?

Back

Graphite

Front

What mineral is used for common table salt?

Back

Halite

Front

What are the three main fossil fuels?

Back

Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas

Front

What mineral is used to make fluoride toothpaste, pottery, and hydrofluoric acid?

Back

Fluoride

Front

Define 'mineral'.

Back

A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

Front

What is the primary use of graphite?

Back

Graphite is primarily used in pencils and as a lubricant.

Front

What is halite commonly known as?

Back

Halite is commonly known as rock salt.

Front

List two uses of quartz.

Back

Quartz is used in making glass and in electronics.

Front

What is the chemical formula for common table salt?

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NaCl (sodium chloride).