3 years ago

If a mineral contains only atoms of oxygen and metal, it is most likely

Chemistry

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notsponge [240]3 years ago

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Answer:

Oxide mineral.

Explanation:

Oxide mineral are the minerals in which oxide anion ( $O^{2-}$ ) is bonded to one or more number of the metal ions.

Oxide minerals are naturally occurring compounds with structure based on the close-packed atoms of oxygen in which metal or other various ions occur in the interstices.

Examples are: anatase, brucite, etc.

wariber [46]3 years ago

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Answer: If a mineral contains only atoms of oxygen and metal, it is most likely an oxide mineral.

Explanation:

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