Question : 104) Many metals are extracted from ores that contain minerals. A) halide B) silicate : 2141746

104) Many metals are extracted from ores that contain ________ minerals.

A) halide B) silicate C) carbonate D) sulfate

105) Quartz can be found in ________.

A) glass B) plastic C) steel D) metal

106) A compound is a stable chemical substance composed of two or more ________.

A) protons B) atoms C) elements D) minerals

107) What are the smallest particles of matter that exhibit and define the distinctive chemical characteristics of the individual elements?

A) atoms B) minerals C) elements D) protons

108) The atomic particle that carries a positive charge is called a(n) ________.

A) atom B) proton C) mineral D) element

109) What physical property denotes the color of a powdered mineral?

A) hardness B) streak C) luster D) cleavage

110) The physical property denoting a mineral's tendency to crack along parallel, planar surfaces is known as ________.

A) hardness B) streak C) luster D) cleavage

111) Wood floats in water and rocks sink; thus, the density of wood is ________.

A) lower than that of water

B) exactly the same as water

C) higher than that of water

D) unable to be compared to water, as they are two different sates of matter