The basic building block of silicate minerals is the silica ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Q. 2 -
Tightly bonded, complex groups of different atoms that act as single units (e.g., carbonate) are known
as ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Q. 3 - Minerals are chemically classified by their ____________________ or ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Q. 4 -
The two factors which determine whether or not an element can substitute for another element in the
composition of a mineral are the ____________________ and ____________________ of the atoms. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Q. 5 -
____________________ and ____________________ are mineral compounds that are commonly
produced by animals and are known as calcium ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Q. 6 -
The chemical formula KAlS3O8 means that the mineral orthoclase is composed of one atom of K and
one of Al for every ____________________ of Si and ____________________ of O. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Q. 7 -
In the ____________________ type of chemical bonding, electrons are transferred between adjacent
atoms. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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