chapter 1 section 1

Question 1

a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite chemical structure.

Answer 1

mineral

Question 2

a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means

Answer 2

element

Question 3

a substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds

Answer 3

compound

Question 4

a solid whose atoms, ions or molecules are arranged in a regular, repeating pattern

Answer 4

crystal

Question 5

a mineral that contains a combination of silicon and oxygen and that may also contain one or more metals

Answer 5

silicate mineral

Question 6

a mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen

Answer 6

nonsilicate mineral