Chemical Properties of Minerals Quiz
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Chemical Properties of Minerals Quiz

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What is marble primarily made of?

  • Sandstone
  • Granite
  • Limestone (correct)
  • Quartz

    • Gneiss is known for its coarse-grained structure and can contain large amounts of quartz.

    True

    What process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

    Lithification

    Sedimentary rocks take thousands to millions of years to become _____ after sediment is deposited.

    <p>rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the nine most common rock-forming minerals?

    <p>Calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quartzite is an extremely soft, granular rock primarily made of quartz.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one process that alters igneous rocks at the surface.

    <p>Weathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following metamorphic rocks with their characteristics:

    <p>Marble = Can take a polish and is used in sculpture Gneiss = Banded or foliated structure Quartzite = Extremely compact and hard Slate = Fine-grained, used for roofing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral ranks highest on Moh's Hardness Scale?

    <p>Diamond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The minerals on Moh's Hardness Scale are all rare and difficult to find.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property describes the ability of minerals to be sliced by a knife?

    <p>Sectility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mineral _____ has a distinctly salty taste.

    <p>Halite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the mineral with its hardness rating on Moh's Hardness Scale:

    <p>Talc = 1 Calcite = 3 Quartz = 7 Corundum = 9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following minerals effervesces in hydrochloric acid?

    <p>Calcite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Metallic minerals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the Moh's Hardness Scale?

    <p>Friedrich Mohs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sedimentary rock is formed from organic materials?

    <p>Organic rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Metamorphic rocks can only be formed from chemical rocks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two classifications of metamorphic rocks?

    <p>Foliated and nonfoliated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Weathering can be classified into ___ and ___ types.

    <p>mechanical, chemical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of weathering with their descriptions:

    <p>Mechanical weathering = Breaks rocks into fragments while preserving original characteristics Chemical weathering = Changes internal structure of minerals through chemical processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT true for minerals?

    <p>Can be organic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Disintegration refers to a chemical change, resulting in new substances.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between rocks and minerals?

    <p>Rocks are composed of more than one mineral, while minerals are pure substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of sedimentary rock?

    <p>Metamorphic rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chemical sedimentary rocks are formed from mechanical weathering.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process leads to the formation of clastic sedimentary rocks?

    <p>Mechanical weathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Coal is primarily made up of __________ matter.

    <p>carbonized plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is an example of organic sedimentary rock?

    <p>Coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one process responsible for the formation of sediments.

    <p>Weathering or erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each type of sedimentary rock with its description:

    <p>Clastic = Derived from rock fragments Chemical = Formed by precipitation of dissolved materials Organic = Accumulated debris from plants and animals Conglomerate = Made up of pebbles and gravel cemented together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Exogenic processes are responsible for building up the Earth's surface.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is not a cause of physical weathering?

    <p>Chemical reaction with water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbonation occurs when oxygen combines with minerals in rocks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the lowering surface of the land mass from which materials are removed due to erosion?

    <p>Denudation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Animals and plants can cause rocks to wear away through __________ activity.

    <p>Organic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the weathering processes with their descriptions:

    <p>Hydration = Combining of minerals with water Carbonation = Reaction of CO2 with water to form carbonic acid Oxidation = Oxygen bonding with minerals Erosion = Movement of weathered rock to a new location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the freeze and thaw process?

    <p>Water expands and breaks rocks when frozen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wind and waves are ineffective agents of physical weathering.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main agent of chemical weathering involving the reaction of water?

    <p>Hydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chemical Properties of Minerals

    • Flexibility: Minerals can bend but generally remain in their new position (inelastic).
    • Taste and Reactivity: Some minerals, like halite, have a distinctly salty taste and effervesce in hydrochloric acid, releasing carbon dioxide.

    Moh's Scale of Hardness

    • Purpose: Used for identifying minerals by comparing their hardness.
    • Development: Created by Friedrich Mohs in 1812.
    • Hardness Range: Scale ranges from talc (1 - very soft) to diamond (10 - very hard).
    • Key Minerals: Talc, Gypsum, Calcite, Fluorite, Apatite, Orthoclase, Quartz, Topaz, Corundum, Diamond.

    Metallic Minerals

    • Definition: Contain one or more metals and are conductors of heat and electricity.
    • Examples:
      • Marble: Hard, crystalline form of limestone used in sculpture and architecture.
      • Gneiss: Coarse-grained metamorphic rock with a banded structure.
      • Quartzite: Extremely hard, granular rock composed mainly of quartz.

    Rock Formation and Types

    • Metamorphic Rocks: Formed when existing rocks are heated or squeezed without melting.
    • Sedimentary Rocks: Created from the lithification of sediments over thousands to millions of years, formed through weathering, erosion, and deposition.
    • Common Rock-Forming Minerals: Feldspar, Olivine, Clay, Pyroxene, Dolomite, Calcite, Mica, Amphibole, Quartz.

    Types of Sedimentary Rocks

    • Clastic: Formed from mechanical weathering, consisting of clasts piled together.
    • Chemical: Result from precipitation of dissolved materials.
    • Organic: Contain fossilized remains of plants and animals.
    • Examples:
      • Conglomerate: Composed of cemented pebbles and gravel.
      • Sandstone: Comprised of sand or quartz grains.
      • Coal: Organic rock largely made of carbonized plant matter.

    Weathering and Erosion

    • Weathering: Changes occurring at Earth's surface, divided into mechanical and chemical types.
    • Mechanical Weathering:
      • Breaks rocks into smaller pieces without changing their composition.
    • Chemical Weathering:
      • Alters the internal structure of minerals through chemical reactions, such as hydration, carbonation, and oxidation.
    • Erosion: The movement of weathered rock via air, water, wind, and gravity, potentially leading to denudation (lowering of land surface).

    Causes of Erosion

    • Natural Processes: Include weathering by wind, ice, and water.
    • Examples of Chemical Processes: Hydration, carbonation, oxidation.

    Minerals vs. Rocks

    • Minerals: Pure substances with a specific chemical composition and crystal structure.
    • Rocks: Composed of multiple minerals and may contain organic material; do not have a definite crystalline structure.

    Key Characteristics of Minerals

    • Must be solid, inorganic, naturally occurring, possess a specific chemical formula, and include a crystalline structure.

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