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Water cannot be considered a mineral because it is a liquid, however ice can be considered a mineral as long as it occurred naturally like from water dripping down your roof, and freezing. trust me- i had the same question on a chem. test and got it right.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoA mineral is defined as a naturally occurring solid with a specific chemical formula and a crystalline structure. Ice (frozen water) fits this definition, liquid water does not.
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∙ 14y agoNo. naturally occurring solid formed through geological processes that has a characteristic chemical composition, a highly ordered atomic structure, and specific physical properties. Water is a liquid. that helps in the formation of minerals (rarely)
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∙ 12y agoHow can water be a mineral sometimes and not ather times
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∙ 15y agoNo.
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When was Ein Gedi Mineral Water created?
Ein Gedi Mineral Water was created in 1997.
Is mineral water is a non electrolyte?
Sort of. Mineral water is non an electrolyte itself, but it contains electrolytes.
What is a special mineral?
Water
What is composed of water urea and excess mineral salts?
Urine is composed of water, urea, and excess mineral salts.
Why is ice in a glacier consider to be a mineral but water from a glacier is not?
By definition a mineral must be solid. Ice is solid. Water is not.
Why water is not a mineral?
Water is a mineral.
Why is water a mineral?
Water is not a mineral but water does form minerals.
Is sea water a mineral?
no , sea water is not a mineral .
Can a mineral be a liquid?
No. A mineral must be solid to be a mineral. For example, liquid water is not a mineral. Frozen water, or ice, is a mineral.
Can minerals be liquids?
No. A mineral must be solid to be a mineral. For example, liquid water is not a mineral. Frozen water, or ice, is a mineral.
Is ocean water a mineral?
I am completely amazed. I was sure that water was NOT a mineral. But water is listed as a mineral in my dictionary definition. Of course, this isn't a science text, but at this point I'm willing to entertain the possibility that water is... a mineral.
When a mineral dissolves in water this is called .?
When a mineral dissolves in water this is called .?
Is mineral water an element mixture or compound?
Mineral water contains other elements or compounds too. They contain elements and compounds like Sodium, magnesium,macro nutrients,calcium and other minerals. So mineral water is a mixture of compounds.
Is a mineral water different from water?
The mineral water contain many impurities compared to pure water.
Is masafi really a mineral water or just purified?
Masafi Mineral Water is a manufacturer of pure mineral water in United Arab Emirates
Is snow a mineral why or why not?
It is a mineral because have you ever heard of mineral water?
Where can you get packed mineral water in India?
in India you can't get packed mineral water
