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What is a mineral called that contains metals or other substances in usable amounts?
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∙ 7y ago
We usually call this an ore.
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If a mineral contains more than one element it is called a?
If a mineral contains more than one element it is called a
Is mineral water a compound?
It is a mixture of (more than one) substances. Mineral water is a mixture, since it contains many different types of minerals and can therefore not be called a "pure" substance. In chemistry, a pure substance describes one that contains only one type of element/molecule.
What are minerals called from which metals and nonmetals can be removed in usable amounts?
For metals it is called ore. For non metals... not sure if there is a specific name other than mineral.
Is silica dioxide quartz organic?
No. Silicon dioxide, also called silica or, in mineral form quartz, contains only silicon and oxygen. By definition, and organic compound contains carbon.
Is Mineral water pure substance or mixture?
No. A pure substance describes one that contains only one type of element/molecule. Mineral water is a mixture, since it contains many different types of minerals, next to water, and can therefore not be called a "pure" substance.
A mineral that contains a large amount of one or more metal compounds is called?
Minerals from which metals and nonmetals can be removed in usable amounts are called ores.
A mineral that contains silicon and oxygen is called a?
silicate
If a mineral contains more than one element it is called a?
If a mineral contains more than one element it is called a
What are metallic minerals called?
A metallic mineral, which contains sufficient quantities of the metal, so that the metal can be extracted efficiently, is called an ore. However, ores can also refer to minerals from which non-metallic substances can be extracted.
What is a mineral that is called if it contains something that is useful and sold for a profit?
ore
A mineral or rock from which metals and nonmetals can be removed in usable amounts is called?
ores
What do you call a substances that contains weakened bacteria or viruses that is injected to produce immunity to a disease?
These substances are called "vaccines".
What are the mineral substances normally found in the blood?
Sodium and potassium. It's also called as electrolytes.
Is mineral water a compound?
It is a mixture of (more than one) substances. Mineral water is a mixture, since it contains many different types of minerals and can therefore not be called a "pure" substance. In chemistry, a pure substance describes one that contains only one type of element/molecule.
A red blood cell that contains normal amounts of hemoglobin is called?
normochromic
A red blood cell that contains normal amounts of hemoglobin would be called?
NORMOCHRONIC
What is a rock that is removed from earth for the mineral resources it contains?
Those rocks would be called ores.
