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A lot. Most minerals are ionic compounds, which is the bond between a metal and a non-metal. Most ionic compounds are crystalline solids, and the type of structure and physical properties such as hardness and color depend upon which metallic elements bond with which non-metallic elements. Further, properties such as melting points of minerals are dependent upon the forces which attract an atom's electrons to its nucleus. When it comes down to it, rocks are all about atoms!

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Are chemical sedimentary rocks made of the same minerals?

No. Chemical weathering results in a change of the chemistry of the rock and the minerals therein.


What are organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry?

Organic ChemistryThe branch of chemistry in which we study the compounds of carbon.Inorganic ChemistryThe study of all elements and their compounds, except compounds of carbon is called inorganic chemistry.


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The study of all substances not included in organic chemistry is called inorganic chemistry. It focuses on the properties and behavior of inorganic compounds, which typically do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds found in organic molecules. Inorganic chemistry deals with materials such as metals, minerals, and non-carbon-containing compounds like salts and coordination complexes.


Examples include quarts copper fluorite and talc?

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What are inorganic chemistry component?

Inorganic chemistry studies the properties and behavior of inorganic compounds, which are substances that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds. It encompasses the study of metals, minerals, and organometallic compounds, among other substances. Key components include the study of the periodic table, coordination complexes, bioinorganic chemistry, and solid-state chemistry.

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A branch of science that combines geology and chemistry?

Rocks are made of minerals. Minerals have a chemical formula. The ratios of minerals in a rock may be an indicator of how a rock was formed and under what environmental circumstances. Good stuff for geologists.


Are chemical sedimentary rocks made of the same minerals?

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It aids in the identification process, based on chemistry.


What branch of science involves the study of minerals?

There are many branches in science. Mineralogy the study of minerals. However, it is also the study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical properties of minerals


Why do minerals have geometric shapes?

Minerals have geometric shapes because that's how the crystals form.


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How does chemistry help us in the field of mineral processing?

It is to test the soil and dirt, to check for those minerals and to get a reaction.


What are organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry?

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What minerals need to go into pool?

There are enough minerals in the water and the make-up water. You do not need to add more. Maintain water chemistry ~ chlorine, pH, alkalinity and filtration. Ken


All molecules that do not contain carbon belong to what branch of chemistry?

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Physical chemistry Biochemistry Analytical chemistry Inorganic chemistry The study of all the substances not included in organic chemistry is called?

The study of all substances not included in organic chemistry is called inorganic chemistry. It focuses on the properties and behavior of inorganic compounds, which typically do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds found in organic molecules. Inorganic chemistry deals with materials such as metals, minerals, and non-carbon-containing compounds like salts and coordination complexes.


Examples include quarts copper fluorite and talc?

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