Which of the Following Is NOT Required for a Substance

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT required for a substance to be considered a mineral?

• A) It must be solid.
• B) It must be naturally occurring.
• C) It must contain carbon.
• D) It must have atoms arranged in an orderly pattern.

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Definitions:

Rule Of Reason

A doctrine used by courts to analyze the legality of certain business practices based on their economic impact, particularly in antitrust law.

Clayton Act

A U.S. legislation enacted in 1914 aimed at preventing anti-competitive practices in their incipiency, amending and bolstering the Sherman Act against monopolies.

Alcoa

Aluminum Company of America, a major producer and supplier of aluminum and related products, historically significant in the development of the aluminum industry.

Antitrust

Laws and regulations designed to promote competition and prevent monopolies or anti-competitive practices in the marketplace.