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A mineral that contains a large amount of one or more metal compounds is called?
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Minerals from which metals and nonmetals can be removed in usable amounts are called ores.
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What is the name of compounds that contains carbon?
They are termed organic compounds. Compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons and they are a subset of organic compounds.
A rock that contains a metal or other useful mineral that can be mined and sold at a profit is called?
a pancake
What is the harmful rain that contains sulfur and nitrogen compounds?
This precipitation from the ambient atmosphere is often called "acid rain".
How do you determine a mineral’s streak?
The color of a mineral in powdered form is called the mineral's Streak
Is the type of magnetic mineral found in nature called platinum true or false?
No type of magnetic mineral found in nature is properly called "platinum" by a chemist, because platinum is a chemical element and is not magnetic! The most common magnetic mineral found in nature is called "magnetite". It contains both iron (II) and iron (III) oxides in nearly constant proportions.
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 Minerals can be classified according to their use what classification is given to a mineral that contains a useful amount of a particular element such as iron?
A mineral that contains a useful amount of a particular element is an ore. An ore containing iron is called iron ore, such as magnetite (Fe3O4), and hematite (Fe2O3), which contain 70% iron.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_ore
What class of compounds contains only carbon hydrogen and nitrogen?
These compounds are called amines.
What is the name of compounds that contains carbon?
They are termed organic compounds. Compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons and they are a subset of organic compounds.
Which class is made of molecules contains the amino group?
These compounds are called amines.
What group of hydrocarbons contains saturated coumpounds?
These compounds are called alkanes.
What is a mineral that is called if it contains something that is useful and sold for a profit?
ore
The amount of shine a mineral has describes its what?
Its called Luster. :/
What compounds containing carbon?
Every single organic thing contains carbon.
Mineral that your body require in very small amount are called trace mineral what are exanple of trace mineral?
Iodine; reason for iodized salt
Ruby a mineral or a rock?
Rubies (and sapphires also) are compounds of a crystallized mineral called corundum that consists mostly of aluminum oxide (Al2O3).
