6th Grade - Unit 2 - Lesson 2 - Minerals

A(n) _________________ is a naturally occurring, usually inorganic solid that has a definite crystalline structure and a definite composition

• mineral

• element

• atom

• compound

• matter

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

A(n) ___________________ is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary means.

• mineral

• element

• atom

• compound

• matter

A(n) ___________ is the smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element; building blocks of matter.

• mineral

• element

• atom

• compound

• matter

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

A(n) __________________ is a substance made up of molecules of two or more elements joined by chemical bonds.

• mineral

• element

• atom

• compound

• matter

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Anything that has volume (takes up space) and has mass is considered to be

• mineral

• element

• atom

• compound

• matter

A(n) __________ is a solid, geometric form that results from a repeating pattern on atoms or molecules.

• crystal

• streak

• luster

• cleavage

The color of the powdered form of a mineral is called its ______________

• streak

• luster

• crystal

• cleavage

The way the surface of a mineral reflects light refers to its _____________

• crystal

• streak

• luster

• cleavage

The tendency of a mineral to split along specific planes of weakness to form smooth, flat surfaces refers to ____________

• crystal

• streak

• luster

• cleavage

How are minerals classified?

• Minerals are classified according to their color.

• Minerals are classified according to their chemical composition (what they are made of).

• Minerals are classified according to their crystal structure.

• Minerals are classified according to the way they break - either fracture or cleavage.