Question
Which statement best identifies the substance whose characteristics are listed in the table?
Naturally occurring Yes
Can form by inorganic processes No
Solid Yes
Crystal structure No
Definite chemical composition No
A. it is not a mineral because it is solid
B. it is a mineral because it occurs naturally
C. it is not a mineral because it doesn't have a crystal structure
D. it is a mineral because it forms only organically
Naturally occurring Yes
Can form by inorganic processes No
Solid Yes
Crystal structure No
Definite chemical composition No
A. it is not a mineral because it is solid
B. it is a mineral because it occurs naturally
C. it is not a mineral because it doesn't have a crystal structure
D. it is a mineral because it forms only organically
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that best identifies the substance based on the provided characteristics is:
C. it is not a mineral because it doesn't have a crystal structure.
Minerals typically have a specific crystal structure and a definite chemical composition, and since the substance in question does not have a crystal structure, it does not meet the criteria to be classified as a mineral.
C. it is not a mineral because it doesn't have a crystal structure.
Minerals typically have a specific crystal structure and a definite chemical composition, and since the substance in question does not have a crystal structure, it does not meet the criteria to be classified as a mineral.