Minerals Are...

Name: __________________________________ Per: ____ Date: ____________

An Introduction to Earth materials. Please define the following terms in your own words, then use your text to verify your answers.

1. An atom is:

 

 

 5. A crystal is:

 

 
2. A molecule is:

 

 

 6. Organic means:

 

 
3. An element is:

 

 

 7. A solid is:

 

 
4. A compound is:

 

 

 8. What is a chemical formula?

 

 

Use this area to take notes during class.

A mineral is an _______________, ______________, ___________ with a defined ___________  _____________ and ____________ ____________

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Use Appendix H of your text to fill in this chart.

Element: Oxygen Silicon Aluminum Iron Calcium Sodium Potassium Magnesium
Symbol:
 		                
Atomic Number:
 		                
Mineral that contains that element Name:
Formula:
Uses:		                
Mineral that contains that element Name:
Formula:
Uses		                
Mineral that contains that element Name:
Formula:
Uses		                

Invent a mnemonic to remember these 8 most abundant elements of Earth's crust by mass.