Minerals Are All Naturally Occurring Solid Substances with a Definable

question 23

Multiple Choice

Minerals are all naturally occurring solid substances with a definable chemical composition.They must also possess ________.

• A)an ability to be synthesized in the laboratory as well as be found in nature
• B)metallic elements,such as iron,calcium,or magnesium
• C)a nonmetallic,vitreous luster
• D)a fixed crystalline structure (spatial arrangement of atoms and ions)

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Definitions:

[H]

Often represents a hydrogen atom in chemical notation, particularly in the context of organic chemistry and reduction reactions.

Baking Soda

A white crystalline compound (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3) used in baking as a leavening agent and in various cleaning applications.

Baking Powder

A leavening agent that contains typically a combination of sodium bicarbonate and an acid, used in baking to produce carbon dioxide and raise dough.

Leavening Effect

The leavening effect is the process of causing dough or batter to rise by producing gas bubbles, typically through yeast fermentation or chemical leaveners.