Chapter 3 Test Review

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Which of the following is not used to identify minerals?

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Size is not used to identify minerals.

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What is a regularly repeating arrangement of atoms in solid form?

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A crystal is a regularly repeating arrangement of atoms in solid form.

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What is the most abundant mineral group?

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The most abundant mineral group is silicates.

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What class of minerals contains silicon and oxygen?

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Silicates are a class of minerals that all contain silicon and oxygen.

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What determines the shape of a mineral's crystal?

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The shape of a mineral's crystal is determined by the arrangement of its atoms.

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Define 'mineral'.

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

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What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?

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A mineral is a single substance, while a rock is a combination of one or more minerals.

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What is luster in terms of minerals?

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Luster refers to the way light reflects off the surface of a mineral.

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What is hardness in mineral identification?

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Hardness is a measure of a mineral's resistance to scratching.

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What are carbonates?

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Carbonates are minerals that contain carbon and oxygen, typically in the form of the carbonate ion (CO3)2-.