Mineralogy lesson 3

If a mineral is a native element, how many types of elements is it made out of?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• it depends

How do sulfates and sulfides differ?

• Sulfates do not contain oxygen

• Sulfides contain oxygen

• Sulfides do not contain oxygen

• They are the same

The ______ Classification System is used to group minerals by their chemical composition and atomic structure

• Danish

• Dana

• Donna

• David

What is a mineral commonly found in batteries?

• Lithium

• Diamond

• Gold

• Halite

Which mineral exhibits a bladed crystal habit?

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Problems with mining minerals include

• It's dangerous work

• Deforestation

• Pollution

• All of the above

If a mineral is made of Oxygen + Iron, what is it classified as?

• Oxide

• Native element

• Carbonate

• Sulfate

If a mineral is made of Sulfur + Oxygen + Barium, what is it classified as?

• Carbonate

• Oxide

• Sulfide

• Sulfate

How are rocks and minerals different?

• Minerals are made out of rocks

• Rocks are made out of minerals

• Elements are made up of rocks

• They are the same

Sulfur has a particular smell. What can this smell be described as?

• Apples

• Rotten eggs

• Rotten potatoes

• Salty ocean