Question 1
Which one of the following is
not true for minerals?
◦ Many have a specific, predictable chemical composition.
◦ They can be a liquid, solid, or gas.
◦ They have a specific, internal, crystalline structure.
◦ They can be identified by characteristic physical properties.
Question 2
The basic building blocks for halite are ________ and ________.
◦ Na; Cl
◦ Al; O
◦ Ca; K
◦ C; Si