Question

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

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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

Explanation: