characteristics of minerals
what is streak
streak is the test to see what color the minerals powder is when it is scratched on a streak plate.
what is an atom
smallest part of an element
what is hardness
It is when you see if something will scratch or if something gets scratched when scatched against other objects.
what are the three charges
Neutrons – neutral charge
Protons – positive charge
Electrons – negative charge
what does inorganic mean
can not be found from living things
neutron, protons and electrons
what does natrually occuring mean
substance must be made from processes that occur in the natural world
how many elements are there
more than 100
why is color not an accurate teller for what type of mineral it is
there are a variety of colors for each mineral
what is an Element
simple substance than cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means