Question
Which statement best describes the structure of calcite?
A.
It is formed by a repeating pattern of a single type of atom.
B.
It is formed by a single type of freely moving atoms.
C.
It is formed by a repeating pattern of different types of atoms.
D.
It is formed by different types of freely moving atoms.
Answers
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The statement that best describes the structure of calcite is:
**C. It is formed by a repeating pattern of different types of atoms.**
Calcite is a mineral composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), which includes different types of atoms (calcium, carbon, and oxygen) arranged in a crystalline structure.
**C. It is formed by a repeating pattern of different types of atoms.**
Calcite is a mineral composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), which includes different types of atoms (calcium, carbon, and oxygen) arranged in a crystalline structure.