Minerals
These are the building blocks of minerals.
Elements
The 3 components of an atom
proton, neutron, and electron
Covalent bonds have _____ melting points.
low
Anything that has mass or takes up space
Matter
Name 1 property of a mineral.
1. Luster
2. Cleavage/fracture
3. Color
4. Streak
5. Crystal form
6. Hardness
7. Density
Silicates
An atom that loses or gains electrons is called....
an ion.
3 types of bonds
Covalent, ionic, and metallic
3 states of matter
solids, liquids, and gases
Name 2 more properties of minerals
1. Luster
2. Cleavage/fracture
3. Color
4. Streak
5. Crystal form
6. Hardness
7. Density
Name at least 3 characteristics of a mineral.
2. It's a solid substance
3. It has a crystalline form
4. It's inorganic.
5. It has a constant chemical structure.
The atomic number of Sodium (Na) is...
11
A bond that is created by attractive force between oppositely charged ions
Ionic bond
This state of matter takes the shape of the container they are in
Liquids
The basic structure of a rock
minerals
A naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has an orderly crystalline structure and a definite chemical composition is called...
a mineral !!!
Elements want the ____ filled up..
valence shell
Name an example of a metallic bond
Sodium
Magnesium
Aluminum
This state of matter has a lot of energy
Gas
There are over 3,000 minerals but only ____ are common.
20
The ratio of a mineral’s mass to its volume is called..
Density
The central region of an atom is called....
the nucleus.
Name an example of a covalent bond
Water
Freezing
Name 3 types of crystal structures
1. prisms
2. cubes
3. irregular
4. mass