GEOLOGY
GEOLOGY
Question
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Which of the following statements is FALSE?
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Minerals are inorganic solids.
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Minerals are inorganic liquids with crystalline structures.
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Minerals are have definite compositions.
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Minerals are naturally occurring and have definite compositions.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A Mineral is defined as an inorganic, naturally occurring, homogenous solid, with a definite chemical composition, and ordered (crystalline) atomic structures.
Detailed explanation-2: -A mineral is a naturally-occurring, inorganic solid substance with a crystalline structure, a fixed or variable chemical composition, and a set of physical properties that can be used for identification. Inorganic means that minerals are formed from non-living materials.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is All minerals are non-metallic.
Detailed explanation-4: -Minerals are inorganic molecules also called elements and are derived from the earth.
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