Chapter 2<\/p>\n
1. List the five characteristics that define a mineral. (1 point)<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
2. Define all key terms, plus: ion, anion, cation, isotope, and atomic mass (2 points)<\/p>\n
Atom:<\/p>\n
Nucleus:<\/p>\n
Proton:<\/p>\n
Neutron:<\/p>\n
Electron:\u00a0.<\/p>\n
Valence Electron:<\/p>\n
Atomic Number:<\/p>\n
Element:<\/p>\n
Periodic Table:<\/p>\n
Chemical Compound:\u00a0.<\/p>\n
Ion:<\/p>\n
Anion:<\/p>\n
Cation:<\/p>\n
Isotope:<\/p>\n
Atomic Mass:<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
3. Using the geologic definition of\u00a0mineral\u00a0as your guide, determine which of the items in this list are minerals and which are not. If something in this list is not a mineral, explain.\u00a0(1 point)<\/p>\n
a. Pyrite (Fool’s Gold)
b. Snowflake
c. Glacial melt water
d. Ice cubes in your freezer
e. Obsidian
f. Diamond
g. Steel
h. Petroleum<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
4. Do an Internet search to determine what minerals are used to manufacture the following products.\u00a0(1 point)<\/p>\n
a. Toothpaste and Cheerios<\/p>\n
b. Glass and Sandpaper<\/p>\n
c. Baby Powder and Makeup<\/p>\n
d. Drywall and Plaster<\/p>\n
e. Porcelain<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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