A mineral is a naturally occurring , solid, crystalline substance with a specific chemical composition. Minerals are usually inorganic and are formed by ionic, covalent or metallic bonding. Ionic bonds are the dominant type of bonds in mineral strictures. 90% of all minerals are ionic compounds. Minerals bonded by covalent bonds are strong, for example carbon bonded together to form diamond. Metallic bonds are a type of covalent bonds where the atoms have a strong tendency to lose electrons and pack together as cations.
Answer:
A and D
Explanation:
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Answer:
PART A
Explanation:
3. A cylinder of compressed gas has a pressure of 4.882 atm on one day. The next
day, the same cylinder of gas has a pressure of 4.690 atm, and its temperature is
8°C. What was the temperature on the previous day in °C? Ans: 20°C.