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sammy

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Why is water the universal solvent?
 
  A) When cold, water breaks other molecules very easily.
  B) When warm, water breaks other molecules very easily.
  C) Molecules are slightly positively charged on one side and slightly negatively charged on the other.
  D) Molecules are neutral all around.

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A student breaks a piece of quartz and notices that it splits into irregular-shaped, jagged pieces, whereas calcite, when broken, will split into smooth, flat pieces. Which of the following properties of minerals is the student observing?
 
  A) cleavage
  B) luster
  C) streak
  D) color


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Jbrasil

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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