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Minerals Pop Quiz

The largest group of minerals has a geometrical shape which partially determines the properties of this group called the -?-

Minerals which occur as a single element, rather than a compound, are in the -?- group

To make a compound, which 2 categories of elements are needed?

Which “side” [type of element] of the compound determines the properties of a mineral group?

The largest group of minerals are the -?-

All other minerals are called the -?-         [Other than the largest group of minerals]

Name 4 of these groups.    [Other than the largest group of minerals]

 Minerals are: [list 4 characteristics]

In the chemical naming of a compound, the suffix   “-ate” means there is which element in the compound?

If a compound has only the elements “mentioned” in  the chemical name, the suffix will be -?-