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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?

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Minerals have a wide variety of applications. Select five of the following substances and identify what minerals they contain.
 
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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




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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Wow, this really help

 

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