This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Give two uses for each of the following metals. Also list the minerals that are common ores for each ... (Read 101 times)

formula1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 666
on: Jul 16, 2018
Give two uses for each of the following metals. Also list the minerals that are common ores for each metal.
 
  Iron Lead Zinc Aluminum Copper
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Minerals have a wide variety of applications. Select five of the following substances and identify what minerals they contain.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

tkempin

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Iron: making steel, red pigment, magnets
Lead: pipes, storage vessels, ceramic glazes, glassware, car batteries, munitions, gasoline
Zinc: galvanizing, white pigment, ointments, lotions, pennies
Aluminum: lightweight metal, abrasive, gem stones
Copper: wire, bronze, zinc, weapons, tools, jewelry, pipes, utensils

Answer to Question 2

Baby powder: talc
Antacid: calcite
Toothpaste: calcite
Toothpaste with sparkles: mica
Epsom salt: epsomite
Red lipstick: talc and hematite
Red blush: talc and hematite
Table salt: halite
Kitty litter: zeolites


formula1

  • Member
  • Posts: 666
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

at

  • Member
  • Posts: 359
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.

Did you know?

Atropine, along with scopolamine and hyoscyamine, is found in the Datura stramonium plant, which gives hallucinogenic effects and is also known as locoweed.

Did you know?

Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.

Did you know?

To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Common Gorse Common Gorse
Common sites for the development of fibroid tumors Common sites for the development of fibroid tumors
Common Blood Test Groups Common Blood Test Groups
Common Abbreviations and Symbols Used by Massage Therapists Cont Common Abbreviations and Symbols Used by Massage Therapists Cont
Common Nonsilicate Mineral Groups Common Nonsilicate Mineral Groups
Common Traits of Flowers Common Traits of Flowers
Video: Genetics of Cancer

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library