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What are the 4 questions used to tell if a substance is a mineral or not?
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∙ 14y ago
Is it a solid?
Does it have a crystalline structure?
Is it a naturally occurring?
Does it have a defined chemical composition?
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∙ 12y agoyou look at the cleavage of a mineral to see if it is a mineral or a nonmineral
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What is the mineral sulfur used for?
Sulfur is a yellow mineral. It can be used in papermaking, plastic., explosives, and matches.
What 4 things are used to classify minerals?
Minerals have distinct qualities. To determine if a substance is a mineral, there are four major qualifications. The first is to make sure that there are no carbon compounds in the substance. The second is if the material is completely natural. Third is whether the substance is solid. Fourth is that the substance is crystalline.
What characteristic is used to determine the color of a mineral's powder?
The mineral is sratched on a unglazed white title the powder left is the is the color of the minerals streak which is used to find the name of the mineral and identify it.
What is the mineral used in pencils?
graphite
The term used to describe how A mineral reflect light from it surface?
The term used to describe ' how a mineral reflect light from its surface ' is Lustre .
What mineral substance is often used for fuel in Ireland?
The partly decayed substance is vegetation bogs.
What is the difference between heavy and light mineral oil?
Heavy mineral oil is a more viscous substance, light mineral oil is less viscous. Therapeutically, Light Mineral Oil is used as an emollient for the skin, while Heavy Mineral Oil is used as a Cathartic/Laxative for the bowel.
Which test is used to assess a mineral based on its reaction with a substance that may or may not produce carbon dioxide bubbles?
fizz test !
Which of the following tests is used to assess a mineral based on its reaction with a substance that may or may not produce carbon dioxide bubbles?
fizz test
What laboratory apparatus is used to measure masses of substance or objects?
A balance.See the Related Questions to the left for more information.
How can you prove that potassium carbonate is a substance?
Potassium carbonate (K 2 CO 3 ) is commonly known as potash. It is a white mineral salt used
You tell your Airmen that the chemical used in the chamber was developed to be a non-lethal substance and is considered a?
incapacitating
A substance used for treating disease is what?
It is a Harry Potter thing, if you don't know what that is don't ask the enternet questions dude.
What test is used to assess a mineral based on its reaction with a substance that may or may not produce carbon dioxide bubbles?
Carbon dioxide and water are produced when acids react with carbonate compounds. Therefore, if an acid reacts with a particular mineral and produces carbon dioxide, that mineral contains carbonate compounds.
What do indicators tell us?
Indicators are used to tell a person whether or not a chemical is present or what pH a substance may be. Usually an indicator is a strip that is dipped into the substance and will change color based on the presence of a substance or pH.
You tell your Airmen that the chemical used in the chamber was developed to be a non-lethal substance and is considered agent?
NERVE
You tell your Airmen that the chemical used in the chamber was developed to be a non-lethal substance and is considered a an agent?
incapacitating
