Granite, Diorite, Gabbro, and Peridotite Are ________ Rocks

question 71

Multiple Choice

Granite, diorite, gabbro, and peridotite are ________ rocks.

• A) igneous extrusive
• B) igneous intrusive
• C) sedimentary clastic
• D) metamorphic foliated
• E) sedimentary chemical and organic

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Definitions:

IR Absorptions

Refers to the specific wavelengths at which infrared (IR) radiation is absorbed by a molecule, providing insights into the types of bonds and functional groups present.

Compound Name

The systematic or common naming of chemical compounds based on their structure and the nomenclature rules of chemistry.

Spin-Spin Splitting

A phenomenon in NMR spectroscopy where a nucleus's magnetic field is split by the magnetic fields of neighboring nuclei.

Chemical Shift

A term used in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to describe the change in magnetic resonance frequency of a nucleus due to its chemical environment.