Question

Which of the following would be a clue that a substance is a mineral?

A
it appears on the periodic table of elements

B
it exists as a liquid or gas

C
it comes from a specific type of flower

D
it was made by a machine in a factory

Answer 1

Answer:

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{B}

Answer 2

Explanation:

A mineral satisfies all four of the following criteria: It is a naturally occurring substance; • It is an inorganic substance; • It has an orderly internal structure, and; • It has a fixed, (or uniformly variable) chemical composition.