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

Author Question: In a cooling magma, which minerals are the last to crystallize? What will be an ideal ... (Read 36 times)

ericka1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 544
on: Jul 29, 2018
In a cooling magma, which minerals are the last to crystallize?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The silicates are the largest mineral group because silicon and oxygen are
 
  A) the hardest elements on Earth's surface.
  B) the two most abundant elements in Earth's crust.
  C) found in the common mineral quartz.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

TheDev123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Minerals with low melting point and high silica content are the last to crystallize.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


ericka1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 544
Reply #2 on: Jul 29, 2018
TY


TheDev123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 332
Reply #3 on: Jul 29, 2018
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Chronic marijuana use can damage the white blood cells and reduce the immune system's ability to respond to disease by as much as 40%. Without a strong immune system, the body is vulnerable to all kinds of degenerative and infectious diseases.

Did you know?

Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.

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?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Minerals Minerals
A typical engine-driven cooling fan. A typical engine-driven cooling fan.
A typical electric cooling fan assembly showing the radiator and related components. A typical electric cooling fan assembly showing the radiator and related components.
A heat exchange vest that uses ice packs for cooling A heat exchange vest that uses ice packs for cooling
Rocks are Aggregates of Minerals Rocks are Aggregates of Minerals
Resources from Rocks and Minerals Resources from Rocks and Minerals
Video: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Chlorophyll and Pigment & Light

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library