Ionic Compounds and Mining P1

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

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What does inorganic mean?

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Inorganic refers to substances that were never living.

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition.

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What does the Mohs Scale measure?

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The Mohs Scale measures the hardness of minerals.

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What happens when an atom has a charge of 2+?

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It means the atom has lost 2 electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

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What is the difference between a neutral atom and an ion?

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A neutral atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, while an ion has a charge due to an imbalance of protons and electrons.

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What is the definition of a crystal structure?

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A crystal structure is the orderly, repeating arrangement of atoms in a solid.

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What is the significance of the atomic number?

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The atomic number indicates the number of protons in an atom and determines the element's identity.

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What is a non-silicate mineral?

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A non-silicate mineral is a mineral that does not contain silicon and oxygen in its structure.