With Regard to Minerals, Hardness Refers to the Ability to Resist

question 14

Multiple Choice

With regard to minerals, hardness refers to the ability to resist

• A)melting.
• B)being scratched.
• C)reactivity to acid.
• D)malleability.

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Definitions:

Dangling Modifier

A word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, leading to confusion or misinterpretation.

Lack of Parallelism

A stylistic or grammatical flaw where elements in a sentence or list do not maintain a consistent structure or pattern.

Hedging

The use of cautious language to make statements less absolute, often for the purpose of reducing risk or uncertainty.

Readability

The ease with which text can be read and understood by the target audience, often influenced by factors such as language, structure, and design.