Question 1

In the silicon- oxygen tetrahedron, there are __________silicon atoms than there are in oxygen atoms.

Accepted Answer

A)   as many
B)   many more
C)   a few more
D)   lessE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Clay is an example of_____________ .

Accepted Answer

A)   a sulfate that forms from weathering of other sulfates
B)   a carbonate that forms from weathering of other carbonates
C)   a silicate that forms from weathering of other silicates
D)   a halide that forms from weathering of other halidesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which mineral reacts readily with cool, dilute hydrochloric acid to produce visible bubbles of carbon dioxide gas?

Accepted Answer

A)   calcite
B)   gypsum
C)   quartz
D)   plagioclaseE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Changing the number of neutrons in an atom will affect its_______________ .

Accepted Answer

A)   charge
B)   atomic number
C)   atomic weight
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The micas, biotite and muscovite, both exhibit_________ directions. of cleavage.

Accepted Answer

A)   no
B)   one
C)   two
D)   threeE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Your fingernail will scratch

Accepted Answer

A)   talc
B)   orthoclase
C)   calcite
D)   corundumE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

This element is classified as an ore even in average concentrations because it is so abundant.

Accepted Answer

A)   uranium
B)   carbon
C)   aluminum
D)   boronE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which electrons are responsible for most chemical bonding?

Accepted Answer

A)   innermost electron shell because the electrons can be transferred to the nucleus
B)   middle electron shell because they are intermediate in distance between the nucleus and the adjacent atom that bonds with the atom
C)   outer electron shell because these electrons can be readily exchanged with adjacent atoms
D)   Any electron can exchange with adjacent atoms to form a bond; there is no preference.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B) C

Question 9

Most minerals have _____________specific gravity than water.

Accepted Answer

A)   a lower
B)   the same
C)   a higher
D)   Water does not have specific gravity as it is not a mineral.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 10

Examine the words and/or phrases below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option that does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)   carbon
B)   aluminum
C)   oxygen
D)   ironE) All of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 11

Which one of the following is not true for minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)   They can be identified by characteristic physical properties.
B)   They can be a liquid, solid, or gas.
C)   They have a specific, internal, crystalline structure.
D)   Many have a specific, predictable chemical composition.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The most common group of silicates is___________ .

Accepted Answer

A)   granite
B)   mica
C)   quartz
D)   feldsparE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Examine the words and/or phrases below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option that does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)   feldspar
B)   quartz
C)   olivine
D)   calciteE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Be is to Mg as_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)   K is to Mg
B)   K is to Rb
C)   Ti is to F
D)   Ti is to VE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

When Calcium Ca. bonds with oxygen, it gives up two electrons. What is the charge of the Ca ion in this compound?

Accepted Answer

A)   - 2
B)   - 1
C)   +2
D)   +1E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The first minerals to be mined over 6000 years ago. were _______ and_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)   lead; quartz
B)   gold; silver
C)   copper; bronze
D)   flint; chertE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Mineral luster is broadly classified as either being metallic or_____________ .

Accepted Answer

A)   nonmetallic
B)   pearly
C)   vitreous
D)   opaqueE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Halite and gypsum are ____________minerals.

Accepted Answer

A)   metallic
B)   opaque
C)   synthetic
D)   industrially usefulE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Silicates most commonly form ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   at the surface of Earth
B)   under extreme pressure
C)   from other silicates
D)   from cooling molten rockE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom________ .

Accepted Answer

A)   in clouds of probability
B)   briefly and then bond to other atoms
C)   in fixed orbits, like planets going around the sun
D)   by continually passing through the nucleusE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 2: Matter and Minerals

In the silicon- oxygen tetrahedron, there are __________silicon atoms than there are in oxygen atoms.

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Clay is an example of_____________ .

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Which mineral reacts readily with cool, dilute hydrochloric acid to produce visible bubbles of carbon dioxide gas?

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Changing the number of neutrons in an atom will affect its_______________ .

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The micas, biotite and muscovite, both exhibit_________ directions. of cleavage.

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Your fingernail will scratch

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This element is classified as an ore even in average concentrations because it is so abundant.

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Which electrons are responsible for most chemical bonding?

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Most minerals have _____________specific gravity than water.

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Examine the words and/or phrases below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option that does not fit the pattern.

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Which one of the following is not true for minerals?

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The most common group of silicates is___________ .

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Examine the words and/or phrases below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option that does not fit the pattern.

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Be is to Mg as_________ .

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When Calcium Ca. bonds with oxygen, it gives up two electrons. What is the charge of the Ca ion in this compound?

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The first minerals to be mined over 6000 years ago. were _______ and_______ .

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Mineral luster is broadly classified as either being metallic or_____________ .

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Halite and gypsum are ____________minerals.

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Silicates most commonly form ________.

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Electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom________ .

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