This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: What is corundum? If it is not in the rare form described here, do we use it for anything? What ... (Read 35 times)

bobypop

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 539
What is corundum? If it is not in the rare form described here, do we use it for anything?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

One mineral is held together by van der Waal's forces and the other is held together by metallic bonds. Which is stronger?
 
  A) They are equally strong.
  B) They are equally weak.
  C) The mineral held together by metallic bonds is stronger.
  D) The mineral held together by van der Waal's forces is weaker.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

fraziera112

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 356
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a hard mineral, sandpaper

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C




bobypop

  • Member
  • Posts: 539
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!


peter

  • Member
  • Posts: 330
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

Did you know?

Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.

Did you know?

The types of cancer that alpha interferons are used to treat include hairy cell leukemia, melanoma, follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.

Did you know?

Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Did you know?

An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library