Question

What are some examples of uses of minerals? Check all that apply. salt soda can toothpaste applesauce wooden craft stick

Answer 1

Minerals are usually naturally occurring inorganic solids. Some minerals are required by the human body for growth and development. Minerals are also used in the production of many common items.

Salt is a natural mineral, scientifically known as Sodium Chloride (NACL), used in cooking to enhance taste, as a preservative etc.

The soda that we drink, usually contains traces of phosphorus.

One of the key ingredients of toothpaste is the mineral fluoride.

Applesauce contains trace minerals such as iron etc.

Wooden craft stick is organic in nature and therefore does not fall under the classification of minerals.

Answer 2

minerals are naturally occuring inorganic solids

examples are salt , soda etc...