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A mineral must follow a certain criteria. It has to be naturally occurring, generally inorganic homogeneous solid with a crystalline structure and a definite (but not fixed) chemical composition.
Water cannot be a mineral because it is a liquid.
Honey cannot be a mineral because it is a liquid and is organic
Oxygen cannot be a mineral because it is a gas.
Teeth cannot be a mineral they are organic.
Ice, however, can be a mineral if it is formed naturally.
Ice forming on your windshield is a mineral but ice from an ice cube tray is not a mineral.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause gases or liquids can't be minerals, and they don't have crystalline structures
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Why is water a mineral?
Water is not a mineral but water does form minerals.
What other factors besides air and water can change the color of a mineral?
Oxygen because when something hits oxygen it tends to rust so therefore it changes it's color.
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.
Why is water not considered a mineral?
Liquid water is not considered a mineral because it is not a solid. But solid water--ice, is considered a mineral because it is a solid with a crystal form.
What is oxygen cycle?
The continual interchange of oxygen between the atmosphere and the water, the plants and animals and mineral matter is called the oxygen cycle.
Why is oxygen teeth and honey not a mineral?
A mineral must follow a certain criteria. It has to be naturally occurring, generally inorganic homogeneous solid with a crystalline structure and a definite (but not fixed) chemical composition. Water cannot be a mineral because it is a liquid. Honey cannot be a mineral because it is a liquid and is organic Oxygen cannot be a mineral because it is a gas. Teeth cannot be a mineral they are organic. Ice, however, can be a mineral if it is formed naturally. Ice forming on your windshield is a mineral but ice from an ice cube tray is not a mineral.
Water salt water oxygen and mineral water what has the lowest density?
Oxygen .
Why are cupcakes water teeth and oxygen not minerals?
A mineral is a solid with a crystalline structure that is made by geological processes. Water and oxygen would not fit under that category because they do not have a crystalline structure, and made from the earth. A cupcake may actually contain minerals in it, but a cupcake wouldn't count because it is a man-made food that doesn't originate in the earth. Teeth are made from calcium, a mineral, but teeth themselves are not made from the earth, they are made by body functions.
What 2 compounds are in mineral water?
hygrogen and oxygen
What are the advantages and disadvantages of running water?
mineral water does not contain fluorine which strengths our teeth
How does an africanized honey bee obtain oxygen?
by drinking water
Is water a mineral of a plant?
Water is a chemical substance made up of hydrogen and oxygen and is vital for all known forms of life. It is not a mineral from plants.
What is the mineral present in drinking water and toothpaste which helps to strengthen teeth enamel?
Flouride
What mineral is the most important for plant roots to grow?
water, sun and oxygen
What is the breakdown of a rocks mineral by water oxygen and carbon dioxide?
This is a chemical weathering.
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.
Can you drink mineral water?
YES OFCourse!
