Question

Question

Minerals must have atoms that are tightly packed together and cannot move freely. Which part of the definition of a mineral does this describe?(1 point)
Responses

the requirement that minerals must have a defined chemical composition
the requirement that minerals must have a defined chemical composition

the requirement that minerals must be naturally occurring
the requirement that minerals must be naturally occurring

the requirement that minerals must have a defined crystalline structure
the requirement that minerals must have a defined crystalline structure

the requirement that minerals must be solids

Answer 1

The part of the definition of a mineral that describes atoms being tightly packed together and unable to move freely is:

the requirement that minerals must have a defined crystalline structure.