1. Which of the following is the correct definition of minerals?
A) A naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal shape and definite chemical composition. ***
B) A naturally occurring, inorganic solid that forms through crystallization of melted materials.
C) A naturally occurring, organic solid that forms through crystallization of materials dissolved in water.
D) A naturally occurring, organic sold that has a crystal shape and a definite chemical composition.
i believe it is a. am i correct ?
Here are the Unit test answers ;)
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. C
11. C
12. C
13. D
14. D
15. D
16. C
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Yes, you are correct! Option A) "A naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal shape and definite chemical composition" is the correct definition of minerals.
To arrive at this answer, you can break down the options and evaluate them individually:
Option A) describes minerals as naturally occurring - meaning they are found in nature, not artificially created. It also states they are inorganic, meaning they are not derived from living organisms. This option mentions that minerals have a crystal shape, which refers to the regular geometric arrangement of atoms in a mineral's structure. Finally, it notes that minerals have a definite chemical composition, indicating that they consist of specific elements in fixed proportions.
Option B) includes the correct mention of minerals being naturally occurring and inorganic. However, it states that minerals form through crystallization of melted materials, which is not accurate. Minerals can also form through other processes, including precipitation from a solution or solid-state transformation.
Option C) contains the mention of minerals being naturally occurring but makes the incorrect statement that they are organic solids. Minerals are not derived from living organisms, so they are inorganic.
Option D) incorrectly suggests that minerals are organic solids, which is not true. As mentioned earlier, minerals are inorganic and do not come from living organisms.
By comparing and analyzing the options, you can determine that Option A) is the correct definition of minerals.